Step Out of the Shadows: Embrace the Light of Christ
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” — John 8:12 (ESV) Have you ever found yourself hiding? Not in a physical sense, but in the depths of your soul—covering yourself, concealing who you truly […]
Faith and Works Explained: How Ephesians 2:8-9 and James 2 Perfectly Align in the Christian Life
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV) “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” — James 2:17 (ESV) At […]
Memento Mori: Embracing the Power of Living with Eternity in Mind
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 (ESV) The ancient saints whispered memento mori—“remember you must die”—not as a cold reminder of mortality, but as a warm invitation to live rightly. For the world, the thought of death provokes fear and uncertainty. But for […]
Zoe: Experiencing Abundant Life in Christ
“Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (zoe).’” — John 6:68 (ESV) The Question That Changes Everything “Lord, to whom shall we go?” These words from Peter strike deep because they capture a truth I’ve come to live by. In a world offering […]