"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain..." - Matthew 15:8-9   Throughout history, many believers have struggled with the limitations of religion, including King Solomon in his pursuit of life's best. Solomon, known for his wisdom, discovered firsthand the emptiness of religion without a genuine relationship. He realized that merely going t...  Read More

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" - John 14:6   Have you ever felt like your religious practices were leaving you empty and unsatisfied? You're not alone. Even King Solomon, known for his wisdom, grappled with this struggle. Solomon pursued every avenue imaginable in his quest for fulfillment, including religion. Yet, he disc...  Read More

"So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me, for all is vanity and a striving after wind." - Ecclesiastes 2:17   Have you ever felt like you're constantly chasing after something just out of reach? Maybe it's success, wealth, or the perfect relationship. Whatever it is, you're not alone in this pursuit. Just look at Solomon, the wise and wealthy King of Israel. In his q...  Read More

"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher, "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity." - Ecclesiastes 1:2   Have you ever felt like you're chasing after something that's always just out of reach? Maybe it's success in your career, happiness in your relationships, or fulfillment in your pursuits. Whatever it is, you're not alone. Think about Solomon, the wise and wealthy King of Israel. Despite all his acco...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   The story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most gripping narratives in the Bible, illustrating profound lessons about faith, obedience, and sacrifice. But what often goes unnoticed is the sacrificial surrender dem...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   What does God expect from us? It's a question that has puzzled many, including myself, for a long time. But as we dive into Romans 12:1, we uncover an important truth about the nature of sacrifice. At first glance, ...  Read More

"But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." - Hebrews 10:12-14   What did Jesus do for us? He offered himself as the perfect sacrifice. In the Old Testament, the sac...  Read More

"When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." - Colossians 3:4   If you were to ask me today what the secrets to sacrifice are, I would start with this: Jesus doesn't want just a part of you; He wants all of you. He doesn't desire a fraction of your life; He wants to be your life. Let that sink in for a moment. Colossians 3:4 declares, "When Christ, who is yo...  Read More

"He said, 'Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.'" - Genesis 22:12   As we dive deeper into the story of Abraham and Isaac, let's consider a crucial question: What are we withholding from God? Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac reveals a profound truth about surrender and...  Read More

"After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' And he said, 'Here I am.' He said, 'Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.'" - Genesis 22:1-2   When we talk about sacrifice, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's giving up something valuable, something p...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever stopped to consider what true sacrifice looks like? It's a question worth thinking about, especially in a world that often confuses sacrifice with mere contribution. There's a story about a chicken and...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever stopped to consider what true sacrifice looks like? It's a question worth thinking about, especially in a world that often confuses sacrifice with mere contribution. There's a story about a chicken and...  Read More