Disciples going out on mission
Storm waves and lightning
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In a world battered by relentless storms—global warming, hurricanes, wars raging in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, threats of conflict in China and the Balkans, economic pressures from tariffs, benefit cuts, and widespread social unrest—it’s easy to feel that God has turned away from His creation.

If we were God, we would surely leap ...

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The call to live as a Christian is a call to embody excellence in every facet of life, reflecting the character of Christ in a world that often opposes godly values.

1 Peter 2:12 NLT captures this imperative : “Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable ...

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A reflection on Ephesians 4:14-16.

Have you ever felt tossed around by life—uncertain, confused, maybe even discouraged in your faith? You’re not alone. The Apostle Paul knew that spiritual instability was a real danger for believers, especially when they lacked maturity and clarity in Christ. In Ephesians 4:14–16 (NLT), he offers a powerful ...

Faithfulness
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All Scripture references are taken from The New Living Translation (NLT)

We like to use the word “faithful” in a positive, admiring sense — a faithful dog, companion, friend, follower, and so on. The qualities of reliability and dependability underpin all aspects of what it means to be faithful. From a Christian perspective, the ...

Hands holding planet
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All Scripture references are taken from The New Living Translation (NLT)

In Luke 12:13-14, a man in the crowd calls out to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Jesus responds, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?”. Jesus’ reply is surprising. Instead of settling ...