Month: January 2025

  • True Peace is the Fruit of Hope

    “Hope is essential for a fulfilling life, enabling us to overcome challenges. Without it, despair robs us of peace and vitality. True hope, especially in God, provides the strength and peace to persevere daily.” Estera Marian

  • Tuning the Heart Part 10

    Forgiveness is a complex issue intertwined with personal responsibility and spiritual growth. It is essential for Believers to understand that holding onto grievances can hinder their spiritual life and prayers. True forgiveness involves a desire for reconciliation, acknowledges justice, and does not equate to forgetfulness. Believers must forgive out of…

  • The Gospel: A Message of Victory in Christ

    Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 emphasizes the core of Christianity: Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The gospel is not just a checklist for self-improvement; it is God’s declaration of love and redemption through Jesus. His victory over sin provides hope and assurance, underscoring the importance of faith in Him.

  • Tuning the Heart Part 9

    The post explores Matthew 6:12, questioning if believers’ forgiveness hinges on their forgiveness of others. While acknowledging forgiveness’s critical role throughout Scripture, it emphasizes that true reconciliation with God comes solely through faith in Jesus’ sacrifice. It warns against unforgiveness, urging believers to forgive others as a reflection of their…

  • Our Father:  A Dragon Slaying Prayer

    John Dunn brings fresh insights into the Lord’s Prayer as more than a sacred tradition—see it as a powerful, dragon-slaying weapon rooted in the Genesis 3 narrative. Explore its spiritual framework, Christ’s victory, and how this prayer overthrows the serpent’s schemes.

  • The Reality of Absolutes: A Reflection on Truth

    In a world increasingly drawn to relativism, the notion of absolutes often feels like an ancient relic—a dusty artifact of a bygone era. Yet, when we pause and consider, the very claim that “there are no absolutes” is a profound contradiction. Why? Because to declare that absolutes don’t exist is…

  • Christ died for us!

    Christ died for us!

    The perception of God as a legalistic parent mirrors the experience of children with narcissistic parents, fostering anxiety and performance-driven spirituality. This distorts the relationship with God, making it transactional. The gospel reveals God’s unconditional love, encouraging believers to embrace their identity as cherished children, free from the burden of…

  • When Love for Labor Rivals Love for God

    When Love for Labor Rivals Love for God

    “When Love for Labor Rivals Love for God” Caught between the joy of work and the call to stillness, I wrestle with divided affections. As tasks demand my focus, I long to choose the “good portion”—to sit at His feet. Will you pray for me in this refining season? —…

  • Do Not Weep! Behold Jesus

    In Revelation, John weeps over the unworthiness to open God’s scroll, symbolizing His redemptive plan. An elder reassures him of Christ’s triumph as the Lion of Judah, embodying strength and royal lineage. This passage highlights that despite sorrow, Christ’s victory offers hope and assurance, transforming despair into joy through His…