Tag: faith
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Renewing the Mind as a Follower of Jesus
What a privilege to teach the Prime Time Seekers Sunday School Class and also in the Classic Seniors Program Ministry at King’s Way United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri, for several years. I met wonderful people like Bill and Kathryn Redman, Bill and Roanne Brell, Connie Kennemer, Jeanette Kennemer, Connie Sullivan, Dan and Mary Kuhn,…
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Can Eastern Self-Mastery Help Christians Renew the Mind?
Romans 12:2 calls believers to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind.”This invitation sparks a thoughtful question: Can teachings on self-mastery found in Eastern traditions help a Christian renew the mind? The short answer:✅ Yes — certain disciplines of thought and self-awareness can support Christian growth❗ As long as Christ remains the center and…
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Comparing the Teachings of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Alchemist, Siddhartha, and the Bible
Across time and cultures, people have searched for meaning, purpose, and a deeper spiritual life. Books like Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, and Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha speak to this human longing. Each explores the journey toward inner peace, enlightenment, and destiny. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective…
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How does Galatians 3:28 apply to people of diffrent races, LGBT persons, and immigrants?
Galatians 3:28 is a sweeping declaration of spiritual equality and shared dignity in Christ. When we apply its message to our world today, it speaks directly to groups who have often been marginalized or treated as “less than” — including LGBT persons, racial minorities, and immigrants. LGBT Persons The gospel does not erase personal convictions…
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The Biblical Meaning of Justice: God’s Heart for His People and the World
In today’s world, the word justice is often used in political debates, social movements, and legal conversations. But long before modern systems and slogans, justice was a divine idea rooted in the very nature of God. Scripture calls believers not only to understand justice, but to practice it as a reflection of God’s character. This…
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Standing Firm in Faith: The Meaning of 1 Maccabees for Today
Rediscovering Courage and Conviction in a Compromised World The Book of 1 Maccabees is one of the most stirring accounts in the Deuterocanonical writings. Set in the second century BCE, it tells the story of the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire, which sought to erase Jewish identity and suppress worship of the one true…
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The Book of Wisdom: Living with Divine Understanding in a Confused World
The Book of Wisdom, also known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is one of the most beautiful and profound writings in the entire Bible. Written in the voice of King Solomon, it bridges Hebrew faith and Greek philosophy, blending the love of God’s law with a deep search for understanding. Its purpose is to show…
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Judith: Courage and Faith in the Face of Fear
The Book of Judith is one of Scripture’s most powerful stories of faith, courage, and divine deliverance. Set in a time when Israel faced annihilation by the Assyrian army, it tells how one woman—Judith, a devout widow—rose above fear and despair to save her people. When her city of Bethulia was under siege and its…
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The Book of Tobit: Faithfulness, Family, and God’s Hidden Hand
The Book of Tobit is one of the most tender and hopeful stories in the Bible. Nestled within the wisdom writings, it weaves together faith, family, prayer, and divine providence into a narrative that feels timeless. Though written more than two thousand years ago, its message still speaks directly to the longings and challenges of…
The Curious Pilgrim 