The call to live as a Christian is a call to embody excellence in every facet of life, reflecting the character of Christ in a world that often opposes godly values.
1 Peter 2:12 NLT captures this imperative : “Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable ...
A reflection on James 2:18
As Christians, we’re called to a life of vibrant, redemptive action, fueled by the transformative love of Jesus Christ. God’s love for us is so immense that He left the splendor of heaven, took on human flesh, and shattered the chains of sin and death through His sacrificial death on the cross. This love wasn’t just ...
A reflection on Ephesians 4:14-16.
Have you ever felt tossed around by life—uncertain, confused, maybe even discouraged in your faith? You’re not alone. The Apostle Paul knew that spiritual instability was a real danger for believers, especially when they lacked maturity and clarity in Christ. In Ephesians 4:14–16 (NLT), he offers a powerful ...
All Scripture references are taken from The New Living Translation (NLT)
We like to use the word “faithful” in a positive, admiring sense — a faithful dog, companion, friend, follower, and so on. The qualities of reliability and dependability underpin all aspects of what it means to be faithful. From a Christian perspective, the ...
All Scripture references are taken from The New Living Translation (NLT)
In Luke 12:13-14, a man in the crowd calls out to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Jesus responds, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?”. Jesus’ reply is surprising. Instead of settling ...
I am sure most people are familiar with Paul’s trio of spiritual gifts at the end of 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) — “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” I can recall many teachings on faith and love, but the middle of the “sandwich” — hope — is rarely spoken about. But hope is a central theme woven throughout ...
Everyone wants peace — peace in Ukraine, peace in Gaza, peace in Pakistan, peace in India, peace in the world, peace of mind. In his first public address as Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected Roman Catholic pontiff emphasized the theme of peace. His opening words were “Peace be with you!”, and he went on to reiterate the need for and the responsibility ...