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

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

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

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

Christians talk a lot about faith. We say things like “keep the faith” or “have faith in God’s plan.” But here’s the thing, the moment God proves Himself even once in your life, faith shouldn’t just be a hopeful label anymore. It should become trust. Faith gets you to the door. Trust keeps you inside … More What Ifs? Why Trust Leaves No Room for Them

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

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

Most Christians naturally picture Jesus beginning His story in Bethlehem, the manger, Mary and Joseph, the angels, and the shepherds. But the Bible tells us something deeper: Jesus has always existed, and His fingerprints are all over the Old Testament. The Eternal Word John opens his Gospel with a sweeping statement: “In the beginning was … More Jesus in the Old Testament: Why We Miss Him Before Bethlehem

One of the most damaging shifts in how people see relationships today is the slide toward transactional thinking. You do something for me, I do something for you. If you stop, I stop. It’s an exchange, like business. But love was never meant to be a transaction. What Transactional Love Looks Like A transactional relationship … More Transactional Relationships vs. True Love

The New Testament uses a striking metaphor for spiritual growth: milk and meat. Milk represents the basics, the easy-to-digest truths of the faith. Meat represents the deeper, harder truths that require maturity, discipline, and discernment. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians:“I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for … More From Milk to Meat: Growing Beyond Shallow Faith