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Learning to Love Mary Again: A Journey Through Scripture Do we as protestants purposely disregard Mary? I actually think we reduce Mary to an afterthought (to our detriment) because we dare not agree with the Catholic view. But I do believe we should honor her more than we do while ensuring we do not venerate…

A Christian Tradition (Not a Pagan Holdover) Every December, a familiar accusation circulates on social media and in certain skeptical circles: “Christmas trees are pagan! Jeremiah 10 condemns them! Christians just baptized a winter-solstice ritual from ancient Germany or Rome!” It’s an old claim, but when we look at the actual historical record, rather than…

Bridging the Gaps Church division is painful: doctrinal disagreements, personality conflicts, or outright hypocrisy among members can make you question if unity is possible. It hurts because the church is meant to be a family, but Jesus prayed fervently for oneness in John 17:21, that believers would be one as He and the Father are…

When God Feels Far Away Spiritual dryness is a tough season where God feels distant, prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling, and worship lacks its usual joy. It’s like wandering in a desert, thirsty for connection. But these times are standard, even for biblical giants like David, who cried in Psalm 42, “Why, my…

Faith Meets the World In a world dominated by science, technology, and ever-shifting cultural norms, faith can sometimes feel outdated or incompatible. Questions like “Does evolution contradict the Genesis creation story?” or “How do Christian morals fit with modern views on issues like marriage or ethics?” create real tensions for believers. But these challenges don’t…

Building Lasting Habits Sticking to spiritual disciplines like daily prayer, Bible reading, or regular worship attendance is trickier than it sounds. We often start strong with New Year’s resolutions or after a powerful church service, only for life to interrupt and derail us. However, consistency in these practices is crucial to building intimacy with God,…

Walking Through the Valley Suffering hits us hard and often without warning: a sudden diagnosis, the death of a loved one, or a betrayal that shatters trust. In those moments, the age-old question arises: Why does a good and loving God allow pain in our lives? This struggle can test our faith deeply, but the…

Breaking Free from Guilt Guilt and shame weigh heavy on the heart, don’t they? A past mistake, a repeated sin that you can’t seem to shake, or even harsh words spoken in anger, can make us feel unworthy of God’s love and distant from Him. But the core message of Christianity is forgiveness through Christ,…

When Prayers Go Unanswered Unanswered prayers can shake our faith to the core. You pray fervently for healing from an illness, a new job after months of unemployment, or a loved one’s salvation, only to hear what feels like silence from heaven. It’s disheartening and can lead to questions like, “Does God care?” or “Am…

Finding Faith Amid the Chaos Life moves fast, doesn’t it? Between work deadlines, family obligations, school activities for the kids, and endless notifications on your phone, it’s easy to let faith take a back seat. Many Christians struggle with this, feeling guilty for not spending more time with God or wondering how to keep their…

 When Doubt Creeps In Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at night, wondering if God truly exists? Or perhaps you’ve wondered why He allows certain things to happen in the world, such as natural disasters or personal hardships. Doubt is a common struggle in the Christian Walk, and it’s okay to admit…

Today, we’re tackling a fascinating topic that often sparks curiosity among Bible students: the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God. These phrases appear frequently in the teachings of Jesus, but are they referring to the same thing, or is there a distinction? A Short Overview From Scripture Jesus frequently mentions a “kingdom” in…