Signs of the times, Christian readiness, righteous living
In Matthew 16:1-4, Jesus admonishes the Pharisees and Sadducees for their failure to discern the signs of the time
Person standing at a spiritual crossroads, testing the spirits, facing two glowing paths—one bright and leading to a cross, the other dark with eerie figures. A radiant dove shines light on the correct path, symbolizing the Holy Spirit guiding discernment.
In the Christian journey, we are called to discern and test the spirits, as stated in 1 John 4:1-6.
A well-dressed man sits behind stacks of currency, his hands resting near the money. The dim lighting creates a contrast between the wealth before him and the shadowy background, symbolizing the spiritual danger of riches and the struggle between material security and wholehearted devotion to Christ.
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.
Two toddler neighbors embrace in a warm hug, their faces filled with joy and innocence, symbolizing love your neighbor.
compassion amidst a world that is often marked by division and self-centeredness.
A pair of hands holding up a sign that reads "What's your testimony?" against a blurred background, symbolizing the importance of sharing personal faith stories. Showing the power of your testimony.
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.
Spiritual Warfare: A Christian warrior clad in the full armor of God stands firm on a battlefield, surrounded by dark, shadowy demonic forces. His armor glows with divine light, and he holds the sword of the Spirit while a large shield deflects fiery arrows. The stormy sky symbolizes the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil.
As Christians, we believe that we are living in the last days, a time of spiritual warfare and conflict. The Bible tells us that in these times, there will be increased demonic activity and deception, as the enemy seeks to deceive and destroy the people of God. But as believers, we have been equipped with the power of Christ to stand firm in the face of this spiritual opposition.
Be grateful. A hand-written post-it note pinned to a wall.
What is one of the hallmarks of a well-grounded Christian? A grateful heart. According to Meriam-Webster, grateful means: appreciative of benefits received or, put another way, pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated.  What does it mean to be grateful?
How should Christians respond to persecution from government or other worldly institutions?
It doesn't seem to matter where you live today, governments and the general population seem to be turning against Christians. Any other religion is mostly tolerated, but not Christianity. In the United States, Christianity is largely mocked by those in places of influence. This movement has gone world-wide in the last 2 decades. What are we supposed to do as Christians when governments start to make policies and laws that are against the Bible and God's commands?
Don't forget your job! Work hard and work worth doing! Your job as an ambassador for Heaven is definitely worth doing!
It's difficult to go through your life and forget to go to work. You have a job to do so that you can make it through life. The bible is filled with verses that warn against not working and being lazy. Do you know what your job is as a citizen of Heaven if you are saved? You are an ambassador! It is your job to get as many people to become citizens as you can before you are called home. How have you been doing at your job?
Overcome evil with good. The world loves evil, but we are called to be holy.
How are we, as Christians, supposed to approach people that want nothing but what is evil? The world seems to become more and more evil by the hour.