We live in a culture that assigns value based on output and visibility. That mindset has also infiltrated the church. If you're not leading, launching, or producing, it can feel like you're not contributing. Sadly, with the advent of social media, the problem of comparison has become a daily battle for many women. During your brief moments of solace, you might pick up your phone and scroll through Instagram, only to see a college roommate posting beautifully curated photos of an international trip to Greece or a high-school friend showcasing her booming career.

As a church we recently began studying through the book of John, from the first sentence the reader is immediately confronted with the stark truth claims of sacred Scripture concerning the deity of Jesus Christ. However, as you move past the prologue, we are introduced to one of the most radical and jarring figures in redemptive history John the Baptist. Clothed in camel’s hair, eating wild honey and locusts, and crying out in the wilderness, he came not with the polish of Jerusalem’s religious elite, but with the fire of prophetic urgency. His message was simple yet confrontational: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” And his method? Baptism.

When you read passages such as John 8:31 and Matthew 7:21-23, you will find outwardly religious people who have a familiarity with Christ and a knowledge of Christ but have never possessed saving faith. Believing in Christ is more than a profession; it is a Spirit-started, covenantal reality that cannot be undone by human failure.

The Christian life isn’t about how you start—it’s about how you finish. Paul didn’t coast. He didn’t play it safe. He endured beatings, betrayal, and prison with one goal: finish the race for Christ. In a world obsessed with comfort, we need a rugged, war-tested faith that kills mediocrity, embraces endurance, and lives like Jesus is worth everything—because He is

In John 6:51-59, Jesus uses powerful metaphorical language, describing Himself as the "bread of life" and speaking of eating His flesh and drinking His blood. While this confused His audience, a closer look reveals a profound spiritual truth: Jesus was pointing to His sacrifice on the cross and the eternal life found only through faith in Him. This blog unpacks the context, addresses common misunderstandings, and explains why this passage is not about communion or Transubstantiation but a call to embrace Jesus as the true source of spiritual nourishment.

In his final letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul imparts vital instructions that resonate deeply with believers today—urging them to endure in the face of suffering, protect the purity of the gospel, and boldly proclaim the Word of God regardless of opposition.