Reflections

This article explores how God often disappoints our human expectations by offering something different—and ultimately better—than what we originally wanted or prayed for, using Jesus's Sermon on the Mount as a key example. It provides practical guidance for navigating spiritual disappointment by examining our expectations, staying open to transformation, and trusting that God's plans may transcend our limited perspective.

Summary: Joe’s journey from childhood fears to alcohol addiction, rock bottom, and ultimate redemption through faith and recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this story offers hope that no one is beyond the reach of healing.

In our increasingly polarized world, where political divisions seem insurmountable and cultural battles rage daily, an ancient teaching offers a radical solution that challenges everything we think we know about dealing with conflict. It’s a concept so countercultural that it made people want to kill the messenger—and it's just as revolutionary today.

In this volatile context, Jesus offered something revolutionary. Rather than feeding their desire for vengeance, he pointed to a radically different path that would break the endless cycle of retaliation ...

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When Jesus came to Earth, He wasn’t just another religious teacher or philosopher. He was God Himself, stepping into our world to show us ex

When we meditate on God’s promises, we see ourselves through His eyes: deeply valued, fully accepted, known by name, protected, and provided

Knowing God’s love extends beyond factual knowledge; it involves personal experience.

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Living in Florida, we have become accustomed to the annual hurricane season. It’s a part of life here, and we’ve learned to prepare for...

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In this final installment of, I Saw God in Him, Bob invites us on one more adventure, to hear Jesus’ parting words and be inspired.

During the 2008 earthquake in China, amidst the chaos of rescue efforts, a remarkable discovery unfolded. Beneath a collapsed home,...

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In the sport of freediving, athletes dive in the ocean without the use of oxygen tanks. They follow a cable down, retrieve the flag, and...

The tragic fate of Rich Moore, a 71-year-old hiker from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, resonated deeply with many. In August 2023, Moore...

There is something about a new year that has always been appealing to me. It’s like starting over, leaving all the stresses and strains...