There are three types of men in this world. Most people don’t like this kind of statement. It feels too absolute, too uncomfortable, too revealing. But after decades of watching people under pressure, watching how they react when things go wrong, when fear shows up, when temptation whispers, and when responsibility is required, this distinction … More The Three Types of Men: And Why the Peaceful Man Is Rare
The story of Jesus’ birth does not move from wonder to peace. It moves from worship to danger. Not long after the wise men depart, the narrative takes a sharp turn. The child who has drawn worship from shepherds and seekers now draws fear from power. A Threat Without a Voice Jesus does not speak. … More Part 6: Out of Egypt I Called My Son
The birth of Jesus was announced first to shepherds, ordinary men watching through the night. But the story does not remain local. Sometime later, the narrative widens. From the east come men who were not part of Israel, not raised on the Law, and not waiting in Bethlehem. They arrive as outsiders, guided not by … More Part 5: The Wise Men and the Gifts
The story you’ve just read in Part 1 is drawn entirely from Scripture, arranged only to help it be seen as a whole. It is shorter and quieter than many of the versions we’ve come to know, not because anything is missing, but because the Bible itself is remarkably restrained. Over time, art, tradition, and … More Part 2: The Story We Picture vs. the Story We’re Told
Immigration is one of the most divisive topics in our society. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a moral argument. And everyone believes their side reflects compassion, justice, or righteousness. But here’s a perspective almost no one talks about: Heaven has immigration laws. Strict ones. Eternal ones. And if Christians applied the same energy to … More THE IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVEN: A Biblical Look at the Narrowest Border in Existence
We all carry memories, some we treasure, some we try to outrun, and some that come crashing back at the worst possible moments. Ask someone to share their worst memory, and it usually comes out instantly. Ask them for their best, and they pause… they look upward… they sort through the cluttered shelves of their … More When Memories Won’t Let You Go, And Why God Gave Them to Us
We call God by many names, Father, Lord, Creator.We call Jesus our Savior, Redeemer, the Son who walked among us.But when it comes to the Holy Spirit, most Christians shift into something closer to abstraction.We talk about Him, but rarely to Him. We acknowledge Him, but rarely revere Him. And yet Scripture makes something startlingly … More The Forgotten Member of the Trinity: Why We Need to Recover Our Reverence for the Holy Spirit
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that God’s timing almost never looks clean or linear. People like straight lines, together or not, yes or no, stay or go. But God works in seasons, cycles, and timing deeper than our understanding. Sometimes He brings two people together at the perfect moment…not because they are … More When God Brings Two People Together… Then Pulls Them Apart
There are moments in every believer’s life when faith seems distant. Not gone, just quiet. The prayers feel heavy, the scriptures feel dry, and the peace that once came so naturally seems to hide behind the noise of daily life. It’s easy to mistake this feeling for failure, but drifting doesn’t mean disbelief. More often, … More When Faith Feels Far Away
Each year, as October 31st approaches, many Christians decorate their homes, dress their children in costumes, and call it “harmless fun.” Churches host “trunk or treat” events under the guise of safety and family entertainment. But let’s be honest, just because something is socially acceptable doesn’t mean it’s spiritually acceptable. I’ve had the spiritual interactions … More Why Christians Should Have Nothing to Do With Halloween: A Biblical Warning Against Darkness
Troy P Zehnder 