My Journey in Christ

In a world that often celebrates wealth, power, and self-interest, the Bible repeatedly reminds us that God's measure of greatness is very different. He pays close attention to how we treat the poor, the weak, and those who cannot repay our kindness. Proverbs 22:9 says, "The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." This is more than a call to charity. It is a reminder that generosity reflects the very character of God. Those who willingly share what they have demonstrate that they trust God to provide for their own needs. Blessing is not simply measured in dollars and possessions. It is found in a life marked by peace, purpose, and God's favor. Psalm 41:1–2 builds on this truth: "Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them..." Notice that God doesn't merely praise compassion—He promises His care for those who practice it. Those who l...

We live in a world that celebrates independence, success, and getting ahead at almost any cost. Yet the Bible paints a very different picture of what it means to truly live well. Today's readings remind us that real freedom, lasting blessings, and true greatness all begin with a right relationship with God. In Leviticus 25:47–55 , God established a way for an Israelite who had fallen into poverty and sold himself into service to be redeemed. A close relative could pay the price for his freedom, and if no one did, he would be released in the Year of Jubilee. The lesson is simple: God's people ultimately belong to Him. They were never meant to remain in bondage forever. That same principle points us to Jesus Christ, who paid the price to set us free from the bondage of sin. Leviticus 26 reminds us that our choices matter. God promised Israel blessings for obedience—peace, protection, and prosperity—but warned that continued rebellion would bring hardship. These were not empty th...

I accepted the challenge from the person who says that because I claim God exists, I'm obligated to provide an objective test or evidence for God's existence. He compares belief in God to believing in Harry Potter because seven books were written about Harry Potter and those books mention real places in England. I accepted his challenge, and I'm willing to present the case for God's existence based on evidence and reason. But before getting to that evidence, his Harry Potter comparison needs to be addressed because it is a false equivalence. We know who wrote the Harry Potter books. We know when they were written. We know they were published and marketed as fiction. J.K. Rowling has never claimed that Harry Potter is God, and the books don't claim to be eyewitness testimony about a real person who created the universe. The fact that fictional stories contain real places doesn't make Harry Potter comparable to the question of whether God exists. Now, here'...

One of the most powerful lessons of being a true Christian is discovering that your identity is found in God through Jesus Christ—not in your accomplishments, failures, fears, popularity, possessions, or the opinions of others. It is one of the greatest paradoxes of the Christian faith: the moment we stop trying to define ourselves and instead allow God to define us, we find the freedom we have been searching for all along. Our culture constantly tells us to "find yourself." We are encouraged to build our identity around our careers, our relationships, our achievements, our political views, our social media presence, or even our past experiences. Success becomes our identity when life is going well, and failure becomes our identity when it isn't. We measure our worth by promotions, grades, followers, approval, or the applause of other people. The problem with building an identity on any of these things is that they are temporary. Careers end. Relationships change. Health ...

In a culture that often measures manhood by success, wealth, power, or popularity, the Bible offers a very different picture. A true man of God is not defined by how much he owns, how physically strong he is, or how much influence he has. He is defined by his relationship with God and by the character that flows from it. A man of God seeks God's kingdom first (Matthew 6:33). He recognizes that every other priority—family, career, finances, and personal ambitions—must be submitted to God's will. His faith is not something he practices only on Sundays; it shapes every decision he makes. He fears the Lord, not in the sense of living in terror, but by holding God in reverence and honoring Him above all else (Proverbs 1:7). That reverence produces integrity. Whether anyone is watching or not, he strives to do what is right because he knows God sees every part of his life. He guards his heart and controls his words. Scripture reminds us that our thoughts shape our actions and that ou...

Why a growing number of Christian scientists believe Genesis and geology may not be at odds after all. For generations, Christians have been told that faith belongs in church while science belongs in the laboratory. Noah's Flood is often dismissed as little more than an ancient moral story—a lesson about obedience rather than a real event in human history. Yet a growing number of Christian scientists believe the geological record tells a story remarkably consistent with the book of Genesis. The debate is often portrayed as one between faith and science. In reality, it is more accurately described as a debate over how the same evidence should be interpreted. Mainstream geologists and young-Earth creationists often agree on many of the observations—the existence of widespread sedimentary rock layers, plate tectonics, marine fossils on mountains, and evidence of catastrophic events. Where they differ is in the explanation. Standing on the rim of the Grand Staircase in Ariz...