Posts with the tag “truth”

The fragility of their frame is not in the honesty itself but in their refusal to be wrong, their quiet conviction that truth must be agreeable to be true. So they twist the knife the other way, accusing honesty of cruelty, and the one who dares to speak it of arrogance, or worse—unkindness.   Read More

Living out countercultural, biblical love requires relying on God’s Word to light the path, aware of lurking pitfalls on either side. As society drifts, Scripture remains our unmoving anchor in the storms of changing morality.  Read More

There is nothing wrong with commemorating Jesus’ birth and anticipating His return—such commemoration and anticipation should be an everyday part of our lives. However, dear reader, as with everything, ask yourself whether what you do drives you toward a deeper walk with Christ.  Read More

Jesus constructively confronts and shuns inflammatory reactions. He calls us beyond instinctual self-defense into reconciling dialogue that heals breached trust through grace and truth spoken respectfully. Though innocence affords no immunity from deceit as Jesus endured, faith positions us to absorb backlash without venom.   Read More

We must also carefully consider the motivations behind prophetic claims. John instructs, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1, ESV). Is the person seeking fame, financial gain, or a following?  Read More

A troubling event played out decades ago involving a self-proclaimed prophet. This ‘prophet’ held strange theological perspectives, filtering everything through his personal lens. He existed as a lone wolf, believing submission to others was unnecessary.  Read More

Ultimately, righteous judgment finds its source and summit in the One who embodies perfect truth and boundless grace—Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.   Read More