The Spirit of Ishtar: How Sexualized Culture Is Destroying Trust and Leaving Us Alone

“It is not good for man to be alone.” — Genesis 2:18 God’s very first declaration about human need was simple: companionship. Not money. Not power. Not status. He created us for each other for love, for covenant, for trust. But today, more than ever, men and women are finding themselves isolated, suspicious, and broken. … More The Spirit of Ishtar: How Sexualized Culture Is Destroying Trust and Leaving Us Alone

The Types of Angels: What Their Roles Teach Us

In my last post, we looked at the names of angels like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. We saw how their names, ending with “-el” (God), reflect something about the nature and power of the Almighty. But there’s another layer: the categories of angels. Scripture describes different kinds of heavenly beings: cherubim, seraphim, ophanim, archangels, watchers, … More The Types of Angels: What Their Roles Teach Us

What’s in a Name? The Hidden Meanings of Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and More

When you see names like Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, or Uriel, have you ever noticed they all end the same way, “-el”? That little two-letter ending is more than just coincidence. In the Hebrew Bible, El (אֵל) means God. It’s one of the oldest names for the Almighty, pointing to His might and power. So when … More What’s in a Name? The Hidden Meanings of Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and More

One Blood, Many Colors: God’s Design for Human Diversity

I get tired of hearing the argument: “Jesus was black.” Or “No, Jesus was white.” Let’s be honest: Jesus was neither. He was a first-century Jewish man, born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, walking the dust of Israel. He wasn’t Scandinavian. He wasn’t sub-Saharan African. He was Middle Eastern Jewish, olive to brown skin, dark … More One Blood, Many Colors: God’s Design for Human Diversity

Stewardship, Waste, and the Food We Eat: Lessons From Noah to Now

God’s Intent for Our Provision From the start, God created a world full of provision: “And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.’” (Genesis 1:29, ESV) Food was … More Stewardship, Waste, and the Food We Eat: Lessons From Noah to Now

Culture, Safe Spaces, and the System That Fails Our Children

Every time a school shooting rocks our nation, the same question resurfaces: Why? Politicians debate policies, experts analyze patterns, and communities grieve. But beneath all the noise, the truth is simpler and far more unsettling: we’ve created a culture that sets children up to fail, and for some, to destroy. The Participation Trophy Generation We … More Culture, Safe Spaces, and the System That Fails Our Children

The Jewish Wedding and the Rapture: A Prophetic Picture Most Christians Miss

When Jesus described His return, He often used the language of a wedding. In John 14:2–3 He said, “I go to prepare a place for you… I will come back and take you to be with me.” To modern ears, that sounds poetic. But to His Jewish disciples, it was far more specific, it was … More The Jewish Wedding and the Rapture: A Prophetic Picture Most Christians Miss

“No One Knows the Day or Hour.” What Jesus Really Meant About the Rapture

Every year around September, you’ll hear it: “The rapture is coming this Feast of Trumpets!” Some get excited, others roll their eyes. Then, when the trumpet doesn’t sound, faith gets shaken and skeptics laugh. Part of the problem is this: most Christians today don’t realize that God laid out His redemptive plan in the seven … More “No One Knows the Day or Hour.” What Jesus Really Meant About the Rapture