Matthew 6:1–4 teaches us that God is more concerned with what we do in private than what we show in public. With social media, it’s tempting to display our good deeds for likes and applause. While it’s not wrong to be Christ-like in public, it’s far better to be Christ-like when no one is watching….
Luke 6:27–28, 35–36 “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you… But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye…
Reading Matthew 8:23–27, we see a puzzling scene: Jesus is asleep in the middle of a violent storm, while His disciples are panicking, fearing for their lives. They wake Him up, crying, “Lord, save us: we perish!” Jesus responds, “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” Then He calms the wind and sea,…
Jesus Christ demonstrated great wisdom in the parables He shared throughout the Gospels. He wanted us to seek Him in order to understand their meaning and draw closer to Him. The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:44–46) both present the same concept: the Kingdom of Heaven is worth…
One of the most powerful weapons we have as human beings is our words. (Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.) tells us that our words can bring either life or death. The Word of God itself is so powerful…
When our worlds are aglow with aspirations and dreams, the harsh tides of life often catch us off guard, allowing bitterness to flow in. This uninvited guest arrives without warning—a sly thief in the night—turning what were once joyful moments into memories tinged with sourness. This is a reality we’re all too familiar with in…