These reflections began as quiet meditations between patient visits and pages of fiction. They’ve grown into a journal of faith — a place to wrestle with Scripture, grace, and the call to live faithfully in a restless world.
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Re-Channel Physical Desire: A Christian Approach to Purity and Self-Control
In the journey of faith, many Christians face the challenge of re-channeling physical desire toward purity, self-control, and the service of God. Physical desire is a natural part of who we are, yet it can become a source of struggle when it’s misdirected or misunderstood. As we seek to live in accordance with God\’s will,…
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Victory Comes by Believing God’s Word
Today\’s blog post presents a brilliant antidote for overcoming sins that seem impossible to put behind us. We\’ll start with scripture and commentary by Watchman Nee and follow up with a more detailed analysis. Today\’s message is entitled: \”Victory Comes by Believing God\’s Word.\” For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are…
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Sacrificial Love For Others: How Far Would You Go?
The Challenge of Sacrificial Love for Others When I read Paul’s words in Romans 9:3—“For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers…”—I stop cold. It’s one of the most astonishing statements in the New Testament. Paul, the apostle who cherished Christ above all,…
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Are We Truly “Always Ready”? Rethinking Eternal Security
What Does It Mean to Be Ready? In Matthew 25:10,13 we read, “And they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast… Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.” This powerful parable of the ten virgins has stirred debate for centuries, especially in light of the doctrine commonly…
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Declare Jesus Is Lord
The Power of a Simple Declaration The Christian life is not just about knowing facts or practicing good behavior. It’s about a dynamic relationship with God. At the center of this relationship is a simple but powerful confession: “Jesus is Lord.” This phrase isn’t just a theological label or a church slogan—it’s a bold and…
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Planting Seeds of Faith Among Non-Believers
The Apostle Paul planting seeds of faith among non-believers in Greece. I often find myself reflecting on the different journeys people take when it comes to belief. Many of my friends and family don’t share my conviction that Jesus is the Messiah or even that the God of the Bible is real. I can understand…
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Seeking the Reward from God
In a world driven by likes, follows, and public affirmation, Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:5 strike with timeless clarity: \”When ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. … They…
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The Roman Road: A Timeless Guide to the Gospel
The Roman Road is a simple yet profound way of understanding the message of salvation laid out by the Apostle Paul in his Letter to the Romans. For decades, Christians have relied on these verses as a roadmap to explain the Gospel clearly to friends, family, and even strangers who are seeking answers. More than…
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Daily Process of Redemption
Awakening to the Daily Process of Redemption The daily process of redemption begins not with effort, but with awakening. Jesus declared in John 16:8, “And when He [the Comforter] is come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” These words point to the Holy Spirit\’s essential role in our…
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Trust in the Lord: A Commentary on Isaiah 50
Isaiah 50 is a piercing, poetic chapter filled with both lament and resolve (see full text of the scripture below). It opens with a courtroom-like confrontation: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce?” God is not admitting fault, but instead clarifying that Israel’s suffering is the result of their own sin—not divine abandonment. This is…
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The Lamp in the Attic: Finding the Light of God
We all search for meaning in different ways—through beauty, wisdom, spirituality, and self-discovery. But what if the very truth we’ve been seeking has been quietly waiting for us all along? The Lamp in the Attic is a story about one woman’s journey through a lifetime of spiritual searching, and the surprising place where she finally…
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Timing of the Rapture
There\’s long-standing debate among Christians about when believers will be \”caught up\” (raptured) in relation to the Great Tribulation. Scripture isn\’t crystal clear on the timing of the Rapture, so different interpretations arise. Here\’s a breakdown of the three main views, and then I’ll offer an evaluation based on the biblical evidence. 1. Pre-Tribulation Rapture…