"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." – Ephesians 4:15One of the greatest challenges we face as Christians is holding truth and love together. Our culture insists these two often stand opposed: “If you love me, you’ll affirm me.” Or on the other side: “If you tell the truth, you can’t be gentle.” But ...  Read More

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself no...  Read More

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32Kindness is often misunderstood in our culture. Many equate it with being polite, agreeable, or “nice.” But biblical kindness goes far deeper. The Greek word Paul uses in 1 Corinthians 13 refers to active goodness that flows outward, often at personal cost. True kindness doesn’t jus...  Read More

"Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?" – Romans 2:4Patience is not just about waiting—it is about how we wait. In Scripture, the Greek word used for patience in 1 Corinthians 13 paints the image of someone who holds back anger for a very long time, even when provoked. It’s enduranc...  Read More

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." – 1 John 4:8The foundation of authentic love is not feelings, romance, or human passion—it is God Himself. John doesn’t say that God shows love, but that God IS love. His very essence defines love. This means love cannot be rightly understood apart from Him. When we remove God from our definition of love, what remains are counterfeits...  Read More

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." – Colossians 3:2–3The end goal of all our building isn’t simply a moral life, a successful ministry, or a legacy others admire—it’s eternity with Christ. Paul reminds us that this world, with all its allure and distractions, is temporary. The things that feel so urgent—promotion, ...  Read More