The Apostles’ Doctrine: The Foundation of the True Church
This blog post explores the enduring significance of the apostles' doctrine as the divine blueprint for salvation, Christian living, and authentic community. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the apostles' message offers timeless guidance on repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes holiness, unity within the Church as Christ’s body... Continue reading
The article emphasizes the importance of continuous growth in the early church, as inspired by Paul's exhortation to "excel still more." It urges believers to evaluate their spiritual, relational, practical, and missional growth, not to compete with the world but to reflect God's transforming glory through the Holy Spirit. The message encourages readers to embrace personal transformation, grow the... Continue reading
Holy Discontent or Being Rebellious
In the journey of spiritual leadership, pastors and leaders often encounter saints within their congregations who express frustration and discontentment. This sentiment, while sometimes misinterpreted as rebellion, can be a manifestation of "holy discontent." Such saints are deeply committed to advancing God's kingdom and become distressed when they perceive stagnation or a lack of progress within... Continue reading
While caring for my 2-year-old granddaughter, I noticed her natural trust and innocence. She doesn’t judge people’s motives or hold grudges. This made me realize how often I let past hurts cause me to assume the worst in others. Jesus tells us to be like little children — forgiving, trusting, and pure in thought (Matthew 18:3). Even when people have bad intentions, God protects us, just l... Continue reading
We Are Volunteers! So Do We Accept Sub-Standards?
This blog addresses the typical mindset of giving sub-standard effort in ministry just because it’s volunteer-based. Using the humorous story of a forgotten turkey given to the church challenges readers to evaluate whether they offer God their best or just their leftovers. It emphasizes that volunteering may take longer and involve limited resources, mediocrity, complacency, and selfishness—su... Continue reading
The Urgent Call to Discernment and Accountability in the Church
In our rapidly advancing digital world, scammers are becoming more sophisticated. Identity theft, deceit, and manipulation have become common tools for fraudsters who prey on unsuspecting individuals through AI-generated advertisements, causing millions to lose their hard-earned money. Recent statistics show that Americans alone lost over $10 billion to online scams in 2022—a record high undersc... Continue reading