Not the Good Samaritan: When We Walk Past the People God Sends
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is often told to inspire kindness, but what if we’re not the story's hero? What if we’re the ones who pass by... or worse, those who wound?
Not the Good Samaritan is a sobering look at the uncomfortable roles we sometimes play in the stories of others.
This Christian blog post dives deep into the darker side of the Good Samaritan parable, exploring how real spiritual growth begins when we stop excusing ourselves and start asking hard questions.
Using Your Godly Imagination
Many Christians today feel stuck, called by God, but full of doubt, with ideas, and afraid to act. In this post, I open up about my struggle with insecurity, the pressure to copy others, and the temptation to rely on tools like AI instead of trusting the Holy Spirit. We were never meant to borrow the world’s creativity. As believers, we carry the mind of Christ and a God-given imagination that can do far more than we think possible. If you've ever questioned your calling or felt like your creativity doesn’t measure up, this will challenge you to lay down the lies and pick up what God has already placed in you.
Put Away the Measuring Tape:
For 40 years I served faithfully in church, yet I constantly asked, “Am I doing enough?” This honest story shares how performance-based faith led to burnout and how Jesus’ love redefined my worth. The only question that matters now is, “Do I love Him?”
Relationship between sin and sickness
How should we understand the conflict between sin and sickness? It teaches that sickness can have various causes, including personal sin, but not all sickness results from personal wrongdoing
Dying to Self: The Path to True Fulfillment in Jesus
Who in their right mind would ever consider dying to live a fulfilled life? It's the total opposite of what the world says. For someone to die to self is considered weak. Society doesn't teach this. They don't teach that your life is not your own. The world's attitude is very self-seeking: what can I get to benefit me?
God's Grace and Love
Surrender follows naturally, as we yield our will, plans, and desires to God, choosing to follow His guidance and direction...
Embracing the Depth of God's Grace: A Personal Journey
Grace Beyond the Surface: A Journey into God’s Unconditional Love
Have you ever felt unworthy, overwhelmed by the weight of your own mistakes, yet found yourself embraced by a peace that surpasses understanding? That’s the mystery of grace. In the midst of our brokenness, God’s grace reaches out.....
Forgiveness in the Face of Adversity
The teachings of Jesus serve as a reminder to His followers about the significance of compassion and mercy in their lives. In the same way that God shows mercy and forgiveness to us, we are also called to show that same grace and extend it to others.
Forgiveness, the sorrow of God and the hope of redemption
These verses paint a vivid picture of a solemn moment, where the air hangs heavy with divine sorrow. It is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, a turning point that demands our contemplation. As we delve into the depths of humanity, we are confronted with the vastness of our moral failings
Forgiveness, plank and speck.
Christians are afraid of the unknown of what could happen rather than trusting in God? Because of this, they look at someone else's sin rather than their own. I was one of those people, quick to judge at every opportunity; I looked at other Christians and thought, how could they be doing this and worship God as well?