“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 Couldn’t God, in all His glory and wisdom, have foreseen everything before it happened? The answer, quite simply, is yes—He did. But here’s the kicker: that foresight didn’t alter His unwavering love for us. Flashback to the days before Audra and I became parents. We had f...  Read More

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8 The Bible makes this one thing very clear: God is love. We’re not talking about some half-hearted, conditional love; we’re talking about the real deal. Now, here’s the kicker—we were created by God and for God. But here’s where it gets interesting. To experience true love, you need something crucial—free will...  Read More

“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed.” – Genesis 1:31 Ever wonder why God allows bad things to happen? It’s a question skeptics throw our way, challenging the very fabric of our faith. The truth is, God didn’t create evil and suffering, but He does allow it.When God fashioned this world, it was pristine, perfect—very good, as Genesis 1:31 declares. You might be ...  Read More

“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12 Ever feel like you’re driving through life in thick fog, unable to see the road ahead? We’re all wrestling with the “whys” of life, and it’s like trying to navigate through a foggy morning. But here’s the kicker—there’s ...  Read More

“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 Twenty-two years in ministry have brought me face to face with the most challenging question: Why? Why do we encounter the heart-wrenching scenes of abandoned children in orphanages longing for love? Why do families face devastating accidents, leaving children orphaned? Why do we witness th...  Read More

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 If you are a believer (or even if you are not) at some point, you will find yourself asking the age-old question: Why would a good God allow evil and suffering? The world we inhabit is marred by abuse, racism, wars, and various forms of injustice. Daily, we bear witness to the harsh reali...  Read More

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 In the early days of the Church, believers exemplified a remarkable lifestyle of generosity. Acts 4:32 recounts, “Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his posse...  Read More

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Acts 2:44 beautifully illustrates the early believers as being “together and held all things in common.” This unity was not about unifor...  Read More

“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” – Colossians 3:14 In the beauty of Christian living, the concept of ‘togetherness’ goes beyond physical proximity; it embodies the intertwining of hearts within the Church, forging a familial bond. Acts 2:44 paints a vivid picture of a community where caring for one another is not just a duty bu...  Read More

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42 In the tapestry of devotion, Acts 2:42 paints a vivid picture of the early believers’ commitment to the essential elements of faith: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As we explore the profound concept of devotion, let us unr...  Read More

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 God invites us to embrace a proactive stance, a disposition marked by initiative, enthusiasm, and a readiness to respond to His call. As we delve into the heart of this divine directive, let us draw wisdom from Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing go...  Read More

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10 God challenges us not to be mere spectators but active participants, engaged in serving His purpose. As we delve into the heart of this divine call, let us explore the profound truth embedded in 1 Peter 4:10: “Each of you should use whateve...  Read More