We live in a world obsessed with strength. We celebrate the impressive, the influential, the accomplished. We’re trained to hide our weaknesses and highlight our wins. But Paul’s words to the Corinthians flip that entire script upside down. In 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and 4:6–7, Paul reminds the church that the story of God is not a…
Love Heals What Division Breaks
Division is nothing new. We see it everywhere — in families, workplaces, neighborhoods, and yes, even in churches. But long before our modern fractures, the early church in Corinth was already struggling with the same problem. Their story reminds us that giftedness doesn’t guarantee unity, and passion doesn’t automatically produce love. This week, we step…
First Things First: Love Into Action
Romans 12:9-21Love in Action “9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who…
First Things First: Alignment
Romans 12:1-2“12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
First Things First: Seek First
Matthew 6:33-34 “33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Life has a way of pulling our attention in a dozen different directions at once. Bills…
First Things First: Back to the Basics
Matthew 22:35-40 “35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor…
Psalm 51 – RENEW IN ME
Broken Before God Psalm 51:3–5 “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” David begins his prayer not with excuses, but with honesty. He is painfully aware of his sin — the choices he made, the people he hurt, the God he grieved. This is the beginning of godly sorrow, the…
Word Study: Profound
Profound is a word rooted in depth—literally and figuratively. Originating from Latin profundus, meaning “deep” or “bottomless,” it has evolved to describe intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intensity. Synonyms include deep, intense, thoughtful, insightful, and significant. Its journey into English reveals how language captures both literal depth and figurative intensity. Etymological Roots: “Profound” Latin origin: The word comes from…
New Year, New Resolutions… But What About a New Heart?
Finding True Renewal Through the Lens of Psalm 51 Every January, millions of people step into the new year with fresh determination. Gym memberships spike. Journals fill with goals. Social feeds overflow with promises of “new habits,” “new mindsets,” and “new me” energy. There’s something beautiful about that. The desire to grow is woven into…
7-Day Bible Reading: Profound
There are words in Scripture that don’t just inform us — they transform us. Profound is one of those words. It describes the depth of God’s love, the mystery of His wisdom, and the way His truth reaches into the hidden places of our lives. When something is profound, it doesn’t sit on the surface….