Posts from March 2026

Headline: Faith That Works: Living Out the Gospel (James 2:14–26) What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? — James 2:14 Active Faith In James 2:14–26, we are confronted with one of the most practical passages in the New Testament. James, with a shepherd’s heart, urges believers not to settle for…

Ephesians 4:1–6 presents a clear and solemn appeal for Christians to live in a manner consistent with their calling. The apostle Paul, writing as “the prisoner of the Lord,” urges believers to “walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (v. 1). This calling is not merely an invitation to belief, but a transformation of our life into the likeness of Christ. To…

Within the word of God, there is a small word that carries great meaning. Though it is simple and easy to overlook, it communicates a powerful truth. That word is “one.” In Ephesians 4:4–6, Scripture tells us, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above…

13The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of humans. 14For God will bring every act into judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 After searching through pleasure, wisdom, wealth, and work, and finding them all to be fleeting “vanity”…

One of the most popular words in today’s popular culture is “influencer.” The word has come to mean someone who has developed a sizable following on one or more social media channels and uses that status to shape opinions, influence trends and suggest purchasing decisions. While the title “Influencer” is widely sought today, we need to be careful about what is popular in…