Tag: grace
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The Unchangeable Purpose of God
A Devotional Reflection on Hebrews 6:17–7:10 There are days when everything feels uncertain. The news shifts by the hour. Relationships strain. Bodies age. Faith itself can feel fragile. Into that world of instability, Hebrews speaks a steady and defiant word of hope: “When God desired to show even more clearly to the heirs of the…
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From Death to Life: Grace for Our Time
A Devotional Reflection on Ephesians 2:1–10 Scripture: Ephesians 2:1–10 Living on Autopilot Paul begins Ephesians 2 with words that feel uncomfortable to modern ears: “dead in trespasses and sins… following the desires of the flesh and the senses… children of wrath.” It sounds severe—until we realize he is not attacking individuals. He is describing a…
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The Message of Ephesians and Its Relevance for Today
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Ephesians 1:2 The Book of Ephesians is one of the most powerful letters in the New Testament. Written by the Apostle Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome (around A.D. 60–62), it offers both deep theological truth and practical guidance…
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Empathy Is Not a Sin: A Biblical Response
In recent years, a curious argument has emerged in certain Christian circles: that empathy itself may be a kind of sin. Voices like Allie Beth Stuckey, Joe Rigney, Pete Hegseth, and J. D. Vance warn that empathy can cloud our judgment, compromise our convictions, and even lead us into affirming sin. They argue that empathy…
The Curious Pilgrim 