In Matthew 7:1, Jesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” I think it’s safe to say that most people know this verse of Scripture and have used it at one time or another. It is among the most-quoted yet least-understood passages in the Bible. This line spoken by Jesus has been used to shut down moral conversation, dismiss discernment and frame any form of opinion as unloving or unchristian. But when Jesus spoke these words, He was not... Read more
Loving your enemies will transform your life, even though it may be one of the hardest teachings Jesus ever gave. Jesus taught many things, but very few teachings feel as jarring as His words Matthew 5:44: “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” Most of us are familiar with this verse. However, many of us feel... Read more
Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This verse shows up everywhere: on coffee mugs, t-shirts, graduation cards and social media captions. Philippians 4:13 has become associated with motivation, perseverance and personal victory. However, sometimes, the more familiar a verse becomes, the easier it is to misunderstand it. When Paul wrote these words, he was not standing at the top of a mountain celebrating success.... Read more
As Christians, we genuinely love Jesus. We attend church faithfully, listen to sermons, share encouraging verses online and discuss how God has carried us through hard seasons. Our faith is sincere and our intentions are good. In fact, Jesus Himself connected love for Him with obedience to His words (John 14:15).Yet, something subtle has happened along the way when it comes to reading the Bible. For many believers, daily engagement with the Bible itself has slowly faded. Not because of... Read more
When people think of stories in the Bible, the same familiar ones rise to the surface again and again. David and Goliath, Jonah and the fish, and the birth of Christ are often among the first that come to mind. Hidden throughout Scripture are accounts many believers have never heard preached, taught or even mentioned, not because they’re unimportant, but because they’re uncomfortable, strange or quietly profound. Below are five lesser-known Bible stories, presented in the order they appear in... Read more
Every new year arrives with familiar pressures: be better, do more, fix everything. We plan new goals, new habits and new versions of ourselves. We try to decide what our 2026 focus will be. But what if this year didn’t begin with striving to make changes, but with Christ-centered living? What if the focus wasn’t on becoming someone new, but on returning to the One who never changes? As Christians, it’s easy to unintentionally make Jesus part of our plans... Read more
The Christmas story is so familiar that we often miss a detail that should stop us in our tracks. When God chose to announce the birth of His Son, the long-awaited Messiah, He did not go to the Temple. He did not summon the scribes or consult the Pharisees and religious scholars who knew the Scriptures inside and out. Instead, God went to shepherds. These were not men of influence or status. In fact, the shepherds lived on the edge... Read more
Hanukkah is a beautiful Jewish holiday sitting just outside the Christian calendar. It’s close enough to Christmas to notice, but is rarely explored by Christians. If we look closely, we find that Hanukkah holds a glowing thread woven straight into the fabric of the New Testament. This festival of lights, courage and rededication reveals a greater Light who stepped into this dark world with power and purpose. Hanukkah doesn’t hide Jesus. It points to Him. What Is Hanukkah? Hanukkah, also... Read more
Every year the busyness of the Christmas season shines like a neon sign. It flashes from every advertisement, shows up in every inbox, and bombards us with a single whispered message: Buy more and do more to feel more. Yet, tucked away in a quiet corner of Bethlehem, God answered that message with a Child wrapped not in abundance, but in humility. There were no glittering packages or decorated aisles and no frantic countdown clocks anywhere. Just Heaven coming down... Read more
We live in a world that talks endlessly about mental health, wellness, emotional stability, and wholeness. This is especially true during the holiday season. The solution, according to the world, is counseling, medications, and self-help messages. While these things may help in some cases, they rarely offer permanent healing. However, the Bible gives us one of the clearest pictures of true mental and spiritual restoration in Luke 8:26–39. In these verses we read the account of the demon-possessed man healed... Read more
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