Sacrifice strikes us as a strange concept in our modern world, yet it addresses humanity's deepest problem. When someone steals from you, for example, they are injuring you by taking what is yours, but they are also injuring the relationship that you have with them. Our natural response is to demand justice, to eliminate those who have wronged us, but this desire reveals an uncomfortable truth:
Read MoreChildren naturally excel at the imitation game—copying facial expressions, body movements, and sounds. This instinctive mimicry helps them develop social skills, communication abilities, and motor coordination. It's simply a part of growing up.
Read More"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19)
We often treat our bodies as temporary vessels, forgetting that they are sacred spaces where God's Spirit dwells. Scripture reminds us that we are not merely flesh and bone but living temples of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreJesus is merciful and faithful to you because He understands your temptations—to give in to fear, despair, shame, addiction, pride, lust, anger… you name it. He gets it. Scripture says, “He had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest... (Hebrews 2:17).
Read MoreIn the darkest moments of our lives, when all news seems bad and hope feels distant, we often find ourselves like Mary—standing outside the tomb crying. Life presents overwhelming challenges that can leave us confused, scared, and uncertain where to turn. Family relationships fracture, work disappoints,
Read MoreThe script had been written and Jesus was riding in on it. This poignant image captures the intentional fulfillment of ancient prophecy as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, precisely as foretold in Zechariah 9:9. This wasn't coincidence or convenience—it was deliberate alignment with a divine narrative established centuries before.
Read MoreWhat comes to our mind first reveals our true priorities. Jesus understood this when he taught: “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”. (Matthew 6:33) Our immediate thoughts and concerns expose what is most important to us and where we seek our security.
Read MoreLent is a good time – though a very hard time – of reflection. True reflection which invites the Holy Spirit to reveal to you those things that He wants to change can be difficult. That is the nature of conviction. It isn’t easy but we need to keep our eyes set on the goal, which is far better, a new life. I like to pray the scriptures and use those as an opportunity to listen to what the Spirit is saying to me through it. The apostle John wrote, “For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” (1 John 2:16).
Read MoreThe fear of missing out (FOMO) is a real thing. People don’t want to be left out of whatever is going on. They want to be part of the crowd. They want to share common experiences. Also, people can be ginned up by advertisers that a sale will only last so long. If they
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