What Can We Learn From Trouble?

Growing Children In Their Faith

One of the greatest callings we have is to nurture the faith of the next generation. Guiding a child’s spiritual journey is a precious opportunity, a sacred trust given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and mentors. It is the work of planting seeds of truth in young hearts and prayerfully watching them grow. This is not about forcing a rigid set of rules, but about gently and consistently pointing them toward the source of all love and life, Jesus Christ.

Visiting The Sick

When someone we know is facing illness, it can be difficult to know what to do or say. We may feel inadequate, fearing we will be a bother or that we will not have the right words of comfort. Yet, Jesus gives us a clear and powerful picture of how we should respond to those who are suffering. In His description of the final judgment, He places visiting the sick right alongside feeding the hungry and clothing the naked as a direct service to Him. When we care for the sick, we are not just performing a kind act; we are ministering to Christ Himself.

It's Hard To Be Humble

We live in a world that constantly encourages us to promote ourselves. From social media highlights to workplace achievements, the pressure to be seen, heard, and admired is relentless. In such a culture, admitting that "it’s hard to be humble" feels like an understatement. Our natural human instinct is self-preservation and self-elevation. We want to be right, we want to be recognized, and we often fear that if we lower ourselves, we will be overlooked or taken advantage of. Humility feels risky because it requires us to lay down our pride, our desire for control, and our need for validation.

Supporting Your Church Staff

Our church staff and leaders are often the most visible figures in our spiritual community. They stand before us to preach, teach, lead worship, and guide ministries, and we are blessed by their labor. It is easy to see them in their public roles and forget the immense personal sacrifice and tireless effort that goes on behind the scenes. These individuals carry the weight of many burdens—not just their own, but the spiritual and emotional needs of the entire congregation. They navigate complex challenges, pour out their hearts in prayer, and dedicate their lives to serving God by serving His people.

Do You Believe The Bible?

In our modern world, tolerance is often presented as the highest virtue. We are encouraged to accept all beliefs and lifestyles as equally valid, and to challenge another's truth is often seen as judgmental or unkind. While love, kindness, and respect for others are undeniably central to our faith, we must ask ourselves a critical question: have we become so tolerant that we are willing to compromise on the unchanging truth of God's Word? The call to love our neighbor is not a call to dilute the scripture to make it more palatable or to avoid difficult conversations for the sake of comfort.