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Full of Grace and Truth
John 1:14 says of Jesus: “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us… full of grace and truth.” Notice that Jesus did not come with grace or truth. He came full of both. Throughout His ministry, we see this beautiful balance repeated time and again. When Jesus met the woman at the well…
Apostolic Moral Purity Update
Apostolic Moral Purity is nearing the end of its sixth year. It has been a while since I last offered an update, and I wish to do so now. Apostolic Moral Purity (AMP) is an endorsed ministry of the UPCI. The purpose of AMP is to educate, support, and offer recovery to men, women, and…
Wholehearted Living in a Compartmentalized World
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8 – KJV). There’s a tension many people live with—one version of themselves in one space, another somewhere else. We show up to church one way. Another way at home. Another way in our thinking. Another way in our private struggles. And over time,…
Divine Neuroplasticity
Divine Neuroplasticity. Romans 12:2 (KJV) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new…
When Grief Feels Wasted
When Grief Feels Wasted “You keep track of all my sorrows—You have collected all my tears in your bottle—You have recorded each one in your book” (Psalm 56:8-NLT). There’s something deeply comforting—and almost mysterious—about this verse. God doesn’t just see our pain. He keeps it. Every tear you’ve cried in the dark… every moment of…
Dealing With Depression
For the believer, navigating the darkness of depression is an active, spiritual battle. While the modern world seeks to medicalize every nuance of the human soul through the secular lens of psychiatry, we understand that the mind, body, and spirit are an interconnected battlefield. Dealing with depression in this context requires a strong grasp of…
When Fear Makes Us Settle
“I can’t go to the mountains,” Lot pleaded. “Disaster would catch up to me there, and I would soon die. See, there is a small village nearby. Please let me go there instead. Don’t you see how small it is? Then my life will be saved” (Genesis 19:19-20 / NLT). When God delivered Lot from…
Grace!
Mercy is God not giving us what we deserve, while grace is God giving us what we don’t deserve. Scripture tells us, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is not earned by…
A Thrill of Hope
There is a line in the beloved Christmas hymn “O Holy Night” that has resonated through generations: “A thrill of hope,the weary world rejoices…” Hope often begins as a gentle feeling in the heart—a quiet confidence that God is still guiding the story. But on the nightJesus was born, hope became tangible, visible, undeniable—wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. During the holiday season, many experience a blend of joy and sadness. The lights shine brightly, but the heart can feelheavy—memories of the past mix with the pain of the present. The holidays often remind us of both our deepest hopes and our most significant losses. But Christmas is precisely for the weary ones. It was into a weary world—greedy kings, harsh governments, broken families, and long-awaited promises—that Jesuscame. His arrival brought more than a warm story or a sweet tradition.…
Triggers
Triggers! Triggers are natural physiological and emotional responses that link current experiences to past trauma. From a Christian point of view, they aren’t signs of spiritual failure, but rather normal reactions to living in a fallen world filled with suffering. When someone has been abused, their God-given survival instincts—such as fight, flight, or freeze—may become…
Renewed Minds
Paul refers to renewed minds in Romans 12:2, saying, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Neuroscience demonstrates that the brain is not immutable; it possesses the capacity for change. This phenomenon, referred to as neuroplasticity, indicates that our thoughts, decisions, and habits fundamentally alter the…
The Best Thing!
The Best Thing! The best thing you can ever do in this life, for yourself, your spouse, and your children, is to maintain a very close, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. When you stand as the head or heart of a home, looking at your spouse across the table and watching your children sleep at…