Both the Old Testament and New Testament words most commonly translated worship mean to bow down, kneel down, or prostrate oneself. A true worshiper is a submitted worshiper. Self-willed, rebellious, living- in-disobedience worshipers are not welcome before God without first repenting. This especially applies to the mature believers who should know better.   The woman... Continue Reading

This double-edged truth—that children are a blessing, but not ultimate—cuts across both ancient and modern cultures. To a world that idolizes family, Jesus says, “I am your true identity.” To a world that devalues children, he says, “They are a gift from God.” This perspective brings value to children, purpose to parents, and comfort to... Continue Reading

Young men in this generation are particularly susceptible to sloth. The opportunities to be entertained are endless; gaming consoles and smartphones feed our dopamine systems like an IV drip. Fake enemies, fake battles, fake sex, fake risks, fake camaraderie, and fake victories beckon at every turn.   “You can be anything you want, but you... Continue Reading

Notice how Scripture is intentionally silent on the physical details of Jesus. We don’t know His height, skin tone, hair color, or facial structure. That silence isn’t accidental. It’s inspired. It’s deliberate. God doesn’t want us obsessing over how Jesus looked. He wants us consumed by what He said and did.   “To whom then... Continue Reading

“I tell you,” he says, “ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (verse 9). What will God give to those who ask?   When we pray to God and bring our petitions before him, and then say in earnest “thy will... Continue Reading

It is the Word of God alone that is the ultimate authority for both our Faith (what we believe) and our practice (how we are to live) in this world. While this is true, there are several problems we must watch for in this all-important foundation of the church.   A few years ago, a... Continue Reading

In a world that often demands empirical evidence for everything, the challenge of faith remains the same as it was in Enoch’s day, in Paul’s day, and in our day: Will you trust God enough to walk with Him, even when you can’t see the path ahead?   Everyone lives by faith, whether they realize... Continue Reading

Christians are commanded to love and speak the truth; they have no right to accuse another person of presenting a false statement without good cause.  The Apostle Paul reminds us, “Let your gentle spirit be known to all men” (Philippians 4: 5).   Thanks to technology, we can react or reply quickly to articles, discussions,... Continue Reading

In Scripture, we notice that the poor and suffering are close to God’s heart. So the Proverbs 31 woman does this: “She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out hands to the needy” (v. 20). Her concerns are wider than her own family. There’s still a calling here for us. Jesus said that the... Continue Reading

David did two things: He waited. And he cried out. So simple, yet so hard! Waiting underscores David’s trust in the character of God, his belief that God was sovereign, and his belief that God would do good to him. Crying out displays his honest heart before God. Throughout the Psalms, David boldly speaks his heart... Continue Reading