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What do you picture when you think about the space between you and God? If you could visualize your sin and the choices you regret, what would that distance look like? Sin does not just complicate life. Sin separates. It creates a divide between us and a holy God. This might sound a bit like holy-rolly jargon. Because you will die, honestly, it’s the most important element in your life - and mine. In the Old Testament, God’s presence stayed in the Holy of Holies, a sealed roo

What percentage of the human race is struggling with something right now? Some appear like everything is fine when it’s not. Some try to ignore what needs to be faced. Some hide their hurt behind busyness or humor. But every single one of us has something that needs support, help, and love. Everyone. So who is actually best equipped to help? King Solomon once said something that always stops me. “Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend. Don’t always go to your family

What do you do when you look at your life and realize you made decisions that were not wise or even flat out wrong? And why is it so easy to blame someone else when things fall apart? Parents. A spouse. Stress. A boss. Childhood. Circumstances. I’ve blamed all of those at different times. It feels easier than facing myself. But God doesn’t let us stay there, and honestly, His truth feels more freeing than confronting. Ezekiel gives us a hidden gem about personal responsibilit

How does grocery shopping change if you shop while hungry? I think everyone has done this. For me? I buy more junk food. There was a day I literally ate an entire box of Cheez-It crackers while shopping. Hunger changes your cravings. It changes your judgment. It makes things look good that aren’t good. Spiritually and emotionally, the same thing happens to every one of us. When we’re hungry, tired, bored, lonely, or discouraged, our appetite shifts, and not always in the righ

Have you ever wondered why God seems to let bad people get away with bad things? It feels unfair sometimes. We see people lie, cheat, or hurt others and still seem to prosper, while those who try to live right often struggle. It makes you want to ask, “Where is God’s justice?” Psalm 106:8 says, “But the Lord saved them for his own sake, to show his great power.” (Psalm 106:8 NCV) What does God saving them (you and me) for his “own sake” mean? God doesn’t act because people de

Why do some people fail right after they succeed? Why is it the rich and famous who fall into drugs, or the powerful who begin to make terrible choices? Even King David, at the very peak of his career, fell. At a time when he should have been leading his army, he stayed home, looked down from his rooftop, and sinned with Bathsheba. Then he had her husband killed. Success didn’t protect him—it exposed him. It was the same for Jerusalem. God blessed her, raised her up, and gave

As we live life, what is it supposed to look like on a day-to-day basis? What does God’s Word have to say on this topic? Does God speak on this? As you know, you wake up, work, rest, and repeat. But in the middle of all that routine — and all the noise, opinions, and chaos around us, I sometimes wonder, “Am a doing a good job at the day to day? “ I think God calls us to something deeper. He didn’t design us to simply exist but to live with purpose, intention, certainly love a

What’s really behind what you do and say? Have you ever been accused by someone saying, “I know why you’re doing that!” Maybe they were right. Maybe they weren’t. But it makes you stop and think, doesn’t it? The truth is, we’re complex people. There’s usually a “main” reason we do or say something, but there are often layers underneath. Psychologists call this multi-motivational behavior, meaning we can be driven by several motives at once. Sometimes we act from love, fear, g

What would you change if you could do your marriage over again? Would the change be your spouse - or yourself? And if your marriage feels stale right now, what needs to change? Is it really your mate, or is it you? Every marriage tells a story. Every union reveals who we really are, our strengths, our selfishness, our fears, and our faith. Marriage was never meant to be built on luck, compatibility, or even good intentions. It’s built on layers, spiritual, emotional, and prac

What keeps you and me holding on when things begin to break down? Maybe the breakdown started with a death, a broken relationship, a hard diagnosis, or simply the feeling of being worn out and bored with life. What then? Normally, we go back to what we know, or we begin to slip and do things we shouldn’t. It’s human nature, but it’s not right. People often wonder why someone returns to an addiction, an unhealthy relationship, or old habits that once trapped them. It’s becaus

What in your life would you say “it’s time” I take care of that? Maybe it’s something that’s grown too large, gone too deep, or simply run its course. Maybe it’s time to go in a different direction. What is it for you, maybe it’s more than one thing. God always has a plan and purpose. He waits. He shows mercy. And then, when it’s time, He steps in. When someone has lived out His purpose, He brings them home. When someone has gone too far, He disciplines or judges. God is the

What do you want people to remember about your words when you walk away? Have you ever really thought about that? Whether it’s a short goodbye or a deep conversation, our words can plant seeds that last far beyond the moment. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. Life feels shorter. The world feels darker. The time to speak truth and love feels more urgent than ever. The Apostle Paul felt that same urgency when he wrote to Timothy. He was nearing the end of his life and

Why don’t people believe God’s Word and follow Him? I’ve wondered that so many times. It’s a leap of faith, for sure. But faith doesn’t come from effort or logic, it’s the Holy Spirit who opens a person’s heart to believe, trust, and receive Jesus for salvation and eternal life. Only the Holy Spirit can do that.But even so, at the end of the day, it’s your decision, and your life. Honestly - it’s your problem, not mine. I don’t say that coldly; I say it truthfully - and sadly

What good can you possibly see in your not-so-good situation? To see the good - it’s harder than it sounds, isn’t it? When things start to go wrong, what’s the first thing that comes out of your mouth? Frustration? Fear? Maybe a few choice words you’re not proud of later? I get it, I’ve been there too. It’s not wrong to be honest about what hurts, but we just can’t stay stuck there. If we do, we spiral downward fast. I’ve had times when discouragement hit so hard that it felt

What do you believe happens the moment your heart stops beating? When your final breath leaves your body, does it all just end? Or does something beyond this life begin? Every person eventually has to face this question. Some say death is simply the end. Others believe in Heaven and Hell. Some imagine everyone goes to Heaven, while others picture a kind of paradise for good people. But what do you really believe? Throughout history, God has reached out to people, calling them

What makes you believe something was designed? Typically, it’s beauty, order, or the way it simply works too perfectly to be chance? Many people say they can’t believe in God. Yet the Apostle Paul wrote one of the most profound verses that reveals His existence. Are you familar with it? Here it is: “There are things about him that people cannot see—his eternal power and all the things that make him God. But since the beginning of the world those things have been easy to under

Who are you around - too much? You know, the one you always call, alwys see, always text and talk to. Is there someone? Believe it or not, sometimes it’s not conflict that causes the tension, it’s closeness without balance. Too much time, too many words, too little space, and slowly, even affection can start to feel heavy. It’s crazy, I know - but true. Proverbs 25:17 says, “Don’t go to your neighbor’s house too often; too much of you will make him hate you.” (NCV) At first,

Have you ever wondered how much control God really has over this world? Does He allow evil? Can He use it? And if He can, how does that even work? When I look around, it often feels like evil wins. It shows up in governments, in war, in corruption, even in my own heart. But then I remember something I read in Jeremiah. God used the evil king Nebuchadnezzar to discipline Judah and Jerusalem because they had turned their backs on Him. The people of God had fallen into idolatry,

How many sunrises or sunsets do you actually watch? I see many now, but I wish I had seen more when I was younger. I wish I had known then what I know now, that God speaks in stillness, in beauty, and through His creation. When you see one, try this: just sit quietly and watch. Don’t talk. Don’t move. Just breathe and listen. The sun rises all over the world. Everyone sees it. I sometimes wonder, when Christ returns, will it be like that? Will He circle the earth so everyone

Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t just tell us everything? Why He allows certain things to stay hidden or confusing? Why some prayers seem to go unanswered, or some mysteries never get explained? I have a buddy that seems to be bothered deeply as why bad things happen to good people? Why did Jesus get brutally beaten beyond the recognition of being human and put on a cross for our sins (not his)? Now we know - to save our soul and defeat death in resurrection. And to off

What do you think a missionary should actually do? I’ve thought a lot about that question. I hope this doesn’t offend anyone, but I sometimes wonder if we’ve made mission work a little too shallow. We travel to faraway places, sing some songs, hand out supplies, do some good work—all of which are wonderful, but is that really what it means to be on mission for Jesus? How much can any of us really do in a week if we never actually tell someone about Him? That’s why I’ve always

What are your idols? I probably write about this too much, yet it’s because we are surrounded by them every single day. Work, the gym, our cars, habits, hobbies, addictions, homes, clothes, appearance, our stuff, even our children. Anything that quietly takes first place in our hearts becomes an idol. What do you see yourself bowing down to with your money, energy, and time? It might even be social media. What are you obsessed with? What’s your top priority in life? In Jeremi

How are you at managing the small things? Be honest. do you let the little stuff slide until it turns into something big? I sure have. If you ignore a bunch of small things, they’ll grow into a big mess before you know it. God speaks to this: “If you can be trusted with small things, you can also be trusted with big things. But if you are dishonest in little things, you will not be honest with big things.” (Luke 16:10 NCV) God watches how we handle the small stuff. Big proble

Have you ever wondered how people, or even entire nations, can drift so far from God? Have you eroded? Frankly, to be the “United” States...