As the Day Begins “If any man…consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ…he is proud, knowing nothing.” —1 Timothy 6:3–4 There is a subtle way pride can disguise itself as careful consideration. We tell ourselves that we are still thinking, still evaluating, still deciding what place Jesus should haveContinue reading “When Christ Is No Longer Asked to Wait”
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When the Light Breaks In
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that when Jesus said, “I am the light of the world,” He was claiming to be the same guiding presence that led Israel through the wilderness? In John 8:12, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world! The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, butContinue reading “When the Light Breaks In”
When Sorrow Teaches What Success Cannot
DID YOU KNOW The writer of Ecclesiastes—often called “the Preacher”—has a way of unsettling us just when we think we have found our footing. One moment he encourages us to enjoy our work, our meals, and the simple gifts of daily life, and the next he declares that mourning is better than laughter and thatContinue reading “When Sorrow Teaches What Success Cannot”
When “Jesus Only” Becomes About Me
On Second Thought Advent is a season that invites the Church to slow down, to wait, and to examine not only what we believe about Christ, but how we belong to Him together. The candles we light do not merely mark time until Christmas; they expose shadows we often ignore. One of those shadows appearsContinue reading “When “Jesus Only” Becomes About Me”
The Greatness Test
In Mark 9:33–37, Jesus teaches His disciples about true greatness, contrasting their ambition with the significance of servanthood. By embracing a child, He illustrates that greatness lies in compassion and humility, not in status or achievement. This invites reflection on how we measure our own significance in life and faith.