Maturing as Believers 

The verse “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) is often taken out of context and used to mean that Christians are empowered to accomplish any task. However, the verse actually refers to a believer’s ability to endure hardship and persecution, and to be content in any situation. Reading the Bible in context means understanding the ideas and themes that the author was thinking about when writing. Out of context, Philippians 4:13 is used as

Letting your faith inform your feelings means prioritizing biblical truth over shifting emotions and circumstances. It is a decision to trust God's Word rather than temporary sensations, recognizing that while feelings are valid, they are not always trustworthy guides. Emotions should be tested against biblical truth, as they are not always facts. It implies aligning emotions with God's will through prayer, allowing faith to govern actions. Be encouraged! ~Dr. Robert L. Tayl

Based on the historical, archeological, and forensic evidence, Jesus was a Middle Eastern, Palestinian Jewish man with brown skin who lived in the region of Galilee/Judea (today's Palestine/Israel). This is contrary to the popular white image. He was born under occupation. He lived among the poor. He identified with the marginalized (groups of people excluded from mainstream social, economic, and educational life). He uplifted the oppressed. He flipped over the tables of

Based on the historical, archeological, and forensic evidence, Jesus was a Middle Eastern, Palestinian Jewish man with brown skin who lived in the region of Galilee/Judea (today's Palestine/Israel). This is contrary to the popular white image. He was born under occupation. He lived among the poor. He identified with the marginalized (groups of people excluded from mainstream social, economic, and educational life). He uplifted the oppressed. He flipped over the tables of expl

We read, “A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). This emphasizes that quality of friendship is more important than quantity. It advises wisdom in choosing friends, prioritizing deep, sacrificial relationships over many superficial ones. Quality friends are hard to find because they go against the grain of human selfishness and surface-level relationships. Scripture suggests that while acquaintances a

To all my single sisters in Christ looking to marry, this is for you. Whether you marry, and who you marry, are spoken of in Scripture as something He allows you to choose. Biblically, this means that God grants you free will and responsibility to choose a spouse, rather than waiting for Him to bring one to you. While the Bible guides believers, the decision is a personal one based on applying wisdom and biblical principles, rather than a divine appointment. The Bible sugges

To anyone attempting to turn Christianity into the property of a political party: STOP! Trusting in God is not registered with the Republican Party or the Democratic Party! In John 18:36 , Jesus tells Pontius Pilate, (a politician) "My kingdom is not of this world," clarifying that His authority is spiritual and heavenly, not a political or earthly power. The Kingdom of God does not appear on a ballot, and the gospel was never meant to be reduced to a partisan loyalty test.

Concerning Paul’s teaching in Galatians 6:7-9, repentance interrupts the destructive cycle of sowing and reaping by changing the "seed" from sin to righteousness. While repentance brings forgiveness and stops eternal consequences, natural or disciplinary consequences (reaping) often remain to teach obedience. Repentance shifts the focus from sowing to the flesh to sowing to the Spirit, changing the future harvest! In summary, repentance does not always eliminate the earthly,

Biblical sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7) is not equivalent to Buddhist and Hindu karma, as they originate from opposite worldviews regarding God, justice, and salvation. Sowing and reaping operates within one lifetime based on accountability to a personal, merciful God, while karma is an impersonal, inescapable force that excludes the concept of divine grace and is the process of continuous birth and death, where the soul reincarnates to resolve past karma, balancing good

I saw some posts referencing karma to sowing and reaping in the Bible. Is that accurate? Is karma biblical? No, it is not! Karma is a concept found in the Buddhist and Hindu religions that teaches you get what you deserve. The Bible doesn’t teach that you always get what you deserve. Biblically, reaping what is sown (Galatians 6:7) is not a mechanism of karma, but a principle of accountability tempered by God's mercy (see Romans 9:15-18). While actions have consequences, me