The Bible mentions demons more than 80 times. Jesus cast them out repeatedly. The apostles confronted them regularly. Yet most Christians know more about demons from Hollywood movies than from Scripture. Here’s the problem: horror films show you what sells tickets. The Bible shows you what’s true. And the truth about demons is more serious, … Read more
When Jesus told Peter, “Feed my sheep,” He was commissioning Peter to spiritually care for believers. This means teaching them God’s Word, protecting them from false teaching, guiding them in faith, and providing for their spiritual needs. Jesus was restoring Peter after his denial and appointing him to shepherd the Church. This wasn’t just for … Read more
A woman at my church once told me she’d been praying for weeks about whether to take a new job in another state. One Sunday morning during worship, the pastor read John 10:27. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27, KJV) She said something clicked. “I realized … Read more
I once heard a story (on X, formerly twitter) about a young man called David, who got a job offer right after graduation. Two offers, actually. One paid $85,000 at a marketing firm known for aggressive, sometimes deceptive tactics. The other paid $45,000 at a nonprofit with a stellar reputation. David took the lower-paying job. … Read more
My sister attended a wedding last month where the bride, standing at the altar in her white dress, recited Ruth 1:16-17 to her groom. The words were beautiful, romantic, powerful. “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” After … Read more
My friend’s son-in-law, Joseph, spent years in the military. Special forces. The kind of training that turns ordinary men into weapons. When he came home and started attending church, the pastor preached on the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Joseph leaned over to his wife and whispered, “That’s the … Read more
My pastor recently told me about Jennifer, a woman in his previous congregation. She was known for always saying the right things. When someone shared a prayer request, Jennifer would immediately respond, “Oh, I’ll be praying for you!” When someone mentioned a struggle, Jennifer would say, “If there’s anything I can do, just let me … Read more
My friend’s pastor told me about Marcus, a man in their congregation who hadn’t left his house in six months. Not because of illness or injury, but because of fear. It started small. Anxiety about a job interview. Then worry about traffic. Then concern about crowds. Each fear fed the next until Marcus found himself … Read more
I’ll never forget the day Margaret called me from the hospital. Her voice was steady as she told me her mother had just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The doctors gave her six months, maybe less. “How are you holding up?” I asked, expecting tears or devastation. Her response stopped me cold: “I’m grateful,” … Read more
Have you ever been asked your name and struggled to find words that capture who you truly are? Your name is just a label, a sound people use to get your attention. But what if someone asked you not just what your name is, but what your name means? What if they wanted you to … Read more