Maturing as Christians

Paul says, “Because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so” (Romans 8:7).  This hostility/hatred does not necessarily mean an emotional feeling of rage, but rather a spiritual and moral state of rebellion, aversion, and antagonism toward God's authority and holiness. It describes the fallen human condition which is naturally at odds with God. The Bible presents this state of hostility

Many believers and non-believers respond, “If God is good, why is there so much suffering, pain and brokenness in the world?”  According to the biblical perspective, the fact that the world is broken does not contradict the goodness of God! Scripture teaches that the world was created perfect, but human rebellion (sin) fractured creation, leading to pain and dysfunction. This brokenness resulted from abusing the goodness of God! How? It was God’s goodness that gave humanity f

"Integrity over attention" and "purpose over popularity"  are principles that emphasize living according to God's standards rather than human approval or superficial recognition. Biblically, this means prioritizing internal righteousness (character) over external applause (reputation), and acting out of a commitment to God’s calling, even when it is unpopular or difficult. This mindset calls believers to act from a deep commitment to truth, fairness, and self-respect, rather

Many believers and non-believers respond, “If God is good, why is there so much suffering, pain and brokenness in the world?”  According to the biblical perspective, the fact that the world is broken does not contradict the goodness of God! One has nothing to do with the other. Instead, Scripture describes the world's brokenness—characterized by suffering, sin, and death—as a result of the Fall, not as a reflection of God’s goodness or initial intentions. The goodness of God

God is good. And He’s good all the time. There never is a time when God is not good. While this proclamation may sound like a phrase that's chronically overused to the point of being meaningless, that does not change the powerful and bold truth it contains.  From my experience, the goodness of God may be one of the most overlooked attributes of God because people frequently accuse God of doing many things that are not good. Many respond, “If God is good, why is there so much

We’re not asking you to apologize for what your ancestors did. We’re asking you to recognize the systems of oppression they put in place - systems that still exist today - and to take responsibility for helping dismantle them. Because whether you chose it or not, you live within and benefit from those systems. And real justice means working together to change that.  It’s not about guilt. It’s about responsibility, justice, and change. Be encouraged! ~Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Th.