Choosing the devil and the world is rarely a dramatic moment with thunderclaps and contracts signed in red ink. It is usually quiet. It looks like applause. It feels like winning. At first, the world greets you like a generous host. It hands you status, spotlight, and the sweet perfume of validation. You begin to…
As you lead your church in 2026, the world—and the church—is shifting faster than anyone expected. Even more surprising, the shifts include a lot of positive movement—surges in faith among the next generation and rising commitment to Christ. Yes, there are warning signs, but this year’s church trends are as much a story of…
Debates about what it means to be a Christian in the public square — especially in the U.S. political landscape — remain huge right now. Conversations about Christian nationalism versus conservative identity politics and how that’s shaping civic life continue to surface in Christian media and broader cultural commentary. Closely related are ongoing discussions about…
A Small Habit That Can Change the World Imagine this: you’re at the grocery store, coffee shop, or corner market. You pick up what you need—and then you grab one extra. Not for yourself. Not for later. For someone you haven’t met yet. This is the heart of B.T.G.O — Buy Two, Give One. It’s…
The Path to Grace and True Greatness The call to humble yourselves is woven throughout Scripture as an essential posture of the believer’s heart. In a world that encourages self promotion, pride, and recognition, the Bible consistently teaches that true greatness is found in humility. This command is not about lowering your worth or diminishing…
Trusting God When Fear Tries to Take Over The command to be strong and courageous appears repeatedly throughout Scripture, but it is spoken most powerfully in moments when God’s people faced uncertainty, fear, and overwhelming responsibility. These words are not casual encouragement. They are divine instructions given in seasons when human strength is not enough.…
The Radical Command That Reveals Real Faith Few teachings in the Christian life challenge us more deeply than the call to love our enemies. It is easy to love those who love us back. It is natural to be kind to those who are kind to us. But Jesus did not call His followers to…
In every generation, people face seasons when life feels uncertain and overwhelming. Troubled times can come through personal loss, financial strain, illness, social unrest, or global crises that seem far beyond individual control. In these moments, peace often feels distant or even impossible. Yet true peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence…
Across the world today, millions of Christians live and worship in regions marked by conflict, instability, and fear. These crisis zones may be shaped by war, political upheaval, religious persecution, natural disasters, or economic collapse, yet within them the Christian faith continues to endure in remarkable ways. For believers in these regions, faith is not…
Prayer is meant to be the living breath of a believer’s relationship with God, yet many people quietly struggle with a prayer life that feels dry, routine, or distant. Seasons of spiritual fatigue can creep in through the pressures of daily life, unanswered questions, or simple neglect. Reviving your prayer life does not begin with…