"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45   If you look around, you will probably find countless examples of self-promotion and personal gain. The concept of selflessness is far less common but stands out as an example of light and hope. As followers of Christ, we are called to embody the selflessness exemplified by J...  Read More

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9   Following the conditions of God doesn't mean striving for perfection. In fact, it's quite the opposite. God knows we're imperfect beings, prone to mistakes and shortcomings. What He desires from us is a humble heart, willing to repent and turn back to Him when we fa...  Read More

"Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them." - John 14:21   While God's unconditional promises are a testament to His unwavering faithfulness, His conditional promises remind us of our role in the divine partnership between God and humanity. Sometimes, God gives us promises that ...  Read More

"God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" - Numbers 23:19   When the promises of people around us can be flimsy and unreliable, God's promises stand firm as unwavering pillars of truth. What sets apart the promises of God from any other is their unconditional nature. Sometimes, God giv...  Read More

"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God." - 2 Corinthians 1:20   In a world where promises are often broken and trust is hard to come by, it's comforting to know that God is the ultimate Promise Keeper. Every word He speaks, every vow He makes, is sure and steadfast. Throughout the pages of Scripture...  Read More

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9   Living in today's fast-paced world, where everything seems instant and at our fingertips, it's easy to adopt a microwave mentality even in our faith journey. We want blessings, answers, and rewards right away, and we can become discouraged when they don't come as quickly a...  Read More