Duane White 
As what is now becoming known as the winter holidays approach, there’s a quiet reflection that often settles upon the heart of the Christian community. It’s a time to ponder the true essence of Christmas and what it means in a world increasingly distant from its spiritual roots.
In Matthew 13:44-52, Jesus shares several parables to illustrate the value of the kingdom of heaven. These teachings provide profound insights into why heaven should be a Christian’s ultimate treasure.
In the Christian journey, we are called to discern and test the spirits, as stated in 1 John 4:1-6.
In the last days, as we await the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is crucial for us as believers to examine our hearts and attitudes towards wealth. The passage in Mark 10:17-31 provides valuable insights into the dangers that wealth can pose and the true priorities that should guide our lives.
compassion amidst a world that is often marked by division and self-centeredness.
In the midst of this darkness in the world, we have been given a powerful tool to share the light of Christ with others: our testimony.
As Christians living in the last days – a time of great uncertainty and upheaval – it can be easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed by the state of the world and the many challenges we face.
The armor of God is one of the most well-known images in Scripture—and one of the most misunderstood. In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul does not describe spiritual warfare as aggressive combat, but as learning to stand firm under Christ’s reign. This article offers a deep, pastoral look at each piece of the armor as a shared life received in Christ, showing how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God’s word, and prayer shape faithful living for citizens of Heaven under a victory already secured.
Holy means to be set apart, to be different than the world we are living in. The people around you should notice that there is something different about you that makes them wonder what it is.
How should Christians see a broken world? Scripture invites believers to view the last days through Kingdom eyes—rooted in Christ’s reign, marked by discernment, and sustained by hope.