This brings us to a fundamental truth: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." We must choose our priority – will it be the pursuit of worldly wealth or the pursuit of God's kingdom?  Read More

Here's the incredible part: in both cases, it's not the lost who find their way back. The shepherd searches for the sheep. The woman scours her house for the coin. In the same way, it is God who finds us. We can't clean ourselves up or find our own way back. Jesus, in His infinite love and grace, comes after us. He doesn't just point the way home – He lifts us onto His shoulders and carries us there Himself.  Read More

It's a stark reminder that no human relationship, no matter how precious, should take precedence over our relationship with Christ. Only Jesus can forgive our sins, save us from eternal separation from God, and grant us eternal life. No other person, regardless of how much we love them, can fulfill these roles. This teaching challenges us to examine our hearts: Have we inadvertently made idols out of our relationships? Do we place our trust and find our identity in others rather than in Christ?  Read More

Living with humility means adopting a posture of service. It means looking to the interests of others, not just our own. It means being willing to take the lower place, to put others first, to listen more than we speak. It means approaching every interaction with a heart of compassion and mercy, just as Christ has shown compassion and mercy to us.  Read More

However, we must always remember that we can't overcome sin or enter the narrow door through our own strength or abilities. Jesus is the only way. Our salvation comes through Him alone, not through what we do or don't do, what we have or don't have.  Read More

So, which peace will you choose? The temporary and compromising peace with the world, or the eternal and fulfilling peace with God? Remember, we're all going to live forever - the question is where. If you want joy, comfort, and true peace, choose the path that Jesus suffered to provide.  Read More