Big rejection begets bigger desperation—a condition born when human ambition is stripped of altruism. In a recent tabloid report of a so-called “transaction” at the White House, we saw desperation meets its equal when both parties became complicit in the same moral failure. The danger of desperation lies not merely in need itself, but in […]

When Jesus healed individuals during His earthly ministry, His words to them varied according to their spiritual condition. At times, He commended faith; at other times, He required obedience to the Law, such as instructing the healed to present themselves to the priests. In two notable instances, however, Jesus issued a solemn warning: “Go and

A STONE MARKER NAMED EBENEZER As I stand at the threshold of a passing year, with 2025 fading into memory, I find myself pondering a quiet but persistent question: Should I raise my Ebenezer on the eve of the New Year? At first glance, the thought may sound odd—perhaps even eccentric. “What has this old

As 2025 draws to a close, reflection often reveals a complex tapestry woven from struggle, endurance, and growth. The end of the year stands as a sacred threshold—a moment to acknowledge the toils and struggles of the past while anchoring our hope in Christ’s enduring promise that He is with us always. The closing months

“I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Lord’s army,” He replied. Joshua fell to the ground before him and worshiped him and said, “Give me your commands.” (Joshua 5:14, Living Bible) “For behold, He who forms mountains & creates the wind & declares to man what are His thoughts, He Who makes dawn into darkness and

LIES HAVE CONSEQUENCES II It was only last year that headlines across nearly every tabloid and major cable network—except the defendant’s own—declared in the wake of a multi-million-dollar defamation lawsuit: “Truth matters! Lies have consequences.” Though a year has passed and the political environment has shifted, the essential truth of that statement remains unaltered. Why?

“IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?” I have a tiny confession to make. When my son first introduced me to The Chosen, I wasn’t immediately convinced. But as I continued watching — episode after episode — I found myself unexpectedly moved and captivated. I eventually grew to love this multi-season series portraying the life and ministry

HE WAS NAILED — The Meaning of the Three Nails. Isaiah 53 stands as one of Scripture’s clearest portraits of the suffering Messiah—God’s Servant entering our broken world with a single purpose. With remarkable clarity and poetic brilliance, the prophet unveils the life, mission, agony, and triumph of the One who would come to redeem

Latest Deceit on the Concept of “Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain” Regarding Trump’s Trade Policies The line “short-term pain for long-term gain” is frequently used in politics and economics to justify difficult policies. At face value it sounds noble — temporary wounds now, future strength later. In practice, however, the modern economic view is far

Why are Americans today accepting lies, falsehood, and deceit from their president, the Speaker of the House, congressmen, or the henchmen of a crooked administration? It is a question as troubling as it is urgent — and one that echoes through the conscience of a nation that once prided itself on being “a city upon