Imagine a sturdy tree, its branches heavy with ripe, colorful fruit. Now, picture an earthquake shaking that tree. The diseased fruit falls to the ground. This vivid picture reveals how God tests our faith through …
Christians United as One—Or Not
Have you ever wondered why Christian denominations are not more united? Well, I certainly have, and I’ve found that this question is both challenging and complex. In a previous post, I discussed what it means …
Tipping Point: Exporing Forgiveness
When is Enough Enough? How many times would you forgive someone before finally saying, “Enough is enough”? Imagine a scenario where someone you care about deeply continues to disappoint you. What would be your tipping …
Do the Right Thing
“Let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up.” — Galatians 6:9 [TLB] Perseverance in …
What Happens At Death?
I’ve often wondered what happens at death. Would death come suddenly, like a light flicking off? Or would it come gradually, as if drifting away in sleep? I imagined dying would be nothing more than …
Confined in Prison
Prison Beyond Walls When we think of prison, we often picture physical confinement within a jail cell. But imprisonment can take many forms that extend beyond locked doors and bars. People can become trapped by …