Word of the Week

A God-Given Survival Skill One of the most misunderstood parables Jesus told is found in Luke 16:1–9, the story of the dishonest (or shrewd) manager. At first glance, it seems surprising that the manager would receive praise after being caught mishandling his master’s resources. But Jesus wasn’t praising his dishonesty—He was highlighting his wisdom in […]

There is something deeply hopeful about seeing potential.Potential is what allows us to dream beyond today’s limitations. It helps us encourage people, invest in ideas, and believe that change is possible. Without it, we would never take risks, build meaningful relationships, or pursue ambitious goals. But potential has a shadow side. Sometimes we become so

When was the last time you gave your brain a day off? Not a holiday where you’re lying on the beach while secretly checking emails every seven minutes. I mean a real holiday. One where your thoughts stop acting like they’re auditioning for the role of “Most Dramatic Scenario.” Some of us, myself really…treat our

There is a fascinating tension in one of Jesus’ most memorable instructions: “Be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.”  At first glance, it feels like a contradiction. How can someone be both? Aren’t innocence and wisdom often portrayed as opposites? The world tends to divide people into two camps. There are the

A Reflection on Psalm 13 and Hope Deferred “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” — Proverbs 13:12 Over the years, I have grown into a believer of the whole Word of God. Not just the verses that inspire me or comfort me, but the difficult parts

There is something striking about the story of King Saul’s pursuit of David. When we first read it, we understand Saul’s jealousy. David had defeated Goliath, won military victories, and earned the admiration of the people. The women sang, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” Saul’s insecurity was understandable, though

“He must become greater; I must become less.” — John 3:30 Lately, I have found myself reflecting on the life of John the Baptist, and what strikes me most is how willingly he embraced obscurity. John was not a man who seemed concerned with fitting in. His diet was unusual. His clothing was unconventional. His

The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 has always been one of the most sobering and eye-opening teachings for me. What stands out most is not how different the wise and foolish virgins were, but how similar they actually were. They were all virgins.They all had lamps.At some point, they all had oil.Their

There is a side of hypocrisy we rarely speak about.Not the loud, arrogant kind that parades itself proudly, but the quieter kind — the one that sounds like a soul crying from underneath layers of flesh, habits, fear, shame, and cycles it no longer wants to carry. Sometimes hypocrisy is not simply pride.Sometimes it is

There is a striking difference between the generation of Israelites that wandered in the wilderness and the generation that walked into promise. One generation murmured constantly. The other mastered obedience, even in silence. The first generation saw miracles daily. They watched the sea split open, ate manna from heaven, and followed a pillar of cloud