Introduction Believing in Jesus is the most important decision a person can ever make. Our eternal destiny hinges on whether we have truly trusted Christ for salvation. Yet for many sincere seekers, a troubling question lingers: What does it actually mean to believe? Is belief simply agreeing that Jesus existed and died for our sins?…
The question of how to hear God’s voice is one that resonates deeply with many believers. It’s not just a passing curiosity—it’s a sincere desire rooted in our longing to please God and walk in His will. Christians of all ages and life stages often find themselves facing decisions and wondering, What does God want…
What does it mean to be ordained? It’s a question people ask from time to time — and the answer isn’t always clear. With thousands of churches and countless parachurch organizations offering ordination today, the process varies dramatically depending on the group. In this article, we’ll explore two very different answers to this important question…
What to Do When I Don’t Feel Like Praying I. Introduction Let’s be honest—there are days when prayer feels like a mountain we don’t have the strength to climb. Whether it’s weariness, emotional dryness, or the simple fog of a busy life, we’ve all hit moments when we just don’t feel like praying. The desire…
I. Introduction Let’s be honest—there are mornings when worship is the furthest thing from our minds. Things were hectic, didn”t get your coffee, maybe you and your spouse argued, and somehow we’re supposed to open our mouths and sing, “Bless the Lord, O my soul”? Sometimes our hearts just aren’t in it. And then sometimes,…
Introduction Some topics are just hard to ignore—near death experiences being one of them. They have a way of catching our attention, whether through a book, a documentary, or a conversation with someone who’s been “there and back again.” These stories often involve people clinically dying—sometimes for minutes, even hours—and then returning with vivid, emotional…
Introduction: More Than a Man “Jesus never said He was God.” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that one, I could probably fund the church coffee bar for a year. It’s a common claim—maybe you’ve heard it from a neighbor, a friend, or even from someone inside the church wrestling with…
What If I Don’t Feel Anything When I Pray? “When Prayer Feels Empty It was a quiet Tuesday morning. The house was still, coffee in hand, Bible open to the Psalms. I bowed my head, more out of habit than hunger, and began to pray. But as the words came, the room felt hollow. No…