When God speaks through the prophet Micah, He cuts through centuries of religious assumptions: “With what shall I come before the Lord? … Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams?” (Mic. 6:6–7). The answer is striking in its simplicity: “He has shown you… what is good: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (v. 8). God is not impressed by grand gestures; He desires a transformed heart that expresses itself in daily life. Jesus echoes this t

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 We can justify anything. It is possible to come up with an argument and sources to justify anything we do. I could cite 100 sources to support evolution or little gods. That does not make it true. The source of the source should come into play. It doesn’t matter really; it just highlights the reality of your argument. If you want to justify sin, go right ahead. We like to act and adjust based on our su

Fall has showed up fully here in North Bama. Not long ago the trees were just starting to change, and then it seemed they were in full color overnight. And after this last cold snap, I would even say most are officially down now! Now when I walk outside, I hear that sound that reminds me to get out the ole leaf blower... This season always reminds me of the verse in Ecclesiastes 3:1: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” I know we’ve al

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that is becoming part of our lives, including religion. At work, we are asking questions in ways we never could before and getting better and faster answers. AI works by searching vast amounts of text to predict the next likely word of an answer to generate human-like responses. However, it requires careful handling and supervision for reliable answers. Last year an AI’s religious “authority” was revoked by Catholics after

Jesus said, "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches.” To “ abide ” means to remain close, to dwell continually in fellowship and dependence. Just as a branch cannot survive apart from the vine, we cannot thrive spiritually apart from Christ. Abiding with Jesus isn’t a momentary feeling or a Sunday-only connection; it’s a daily relationship t

“ And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 There is a prominent perspective in the field of physiology that one can think oneself into any mental state, except in cases of significant chemical imbalances in the brain. For instance, you can think yourself into depression—or out of it. You can think yourself into happiness and out of it as wel

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“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13 “It doesn’t have to be pretty.” He told his son....

I enjoy racing. High octane, high speed, burning rubber and the twisted metal from a crash from good, hard racing. The smells and sounds...

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ” Galatians 6:9 Motivation as we...

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“Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:22 There was a man who used to be a drunkard. He cleaned up and became a Christian....

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians...

When you think of the word meditate, what comes to mind? Maybe sitting in a quiet room, praying. You may think of a monk. I think of...

“Life is only how you see it.” - Unknown A group of men was divided in a room over an issue. In the middle of them was half a glass of...

How often do you think about heaven? Do you wonder what it will be like? We know so little about it, relative to other topics that are...

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil” Hebrews 6:19 Limits...

It is remarkable how much our society contributes to our expectation for there to be instant gratification for whatever we want. James...

Paul’s words to young Timothy were so descriptive of the trials he would have to face. Those verses in 1 Timothy 4 were given to Timothy...

“Responsibility.” What a nasty word! Who likes responsibility? Yuck! That means I must do things. I must take care of things! No way,...