The Thorn That Tames Our Boasting

A person standing in soft morning light with a small thorned vine wrapped around the arm, symbolizing humility and God’s grace in weakness.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh shows how God uses weakness to guard us from pride and shape our boasting. The thorn of humility keeps our hearts near Christ and teaches us to boast under grace, where His power is made perfect in weakness. This post explores why God allows these limits and how they help us stay faithful as we look for the return of Jesus.

Are We Expecting God to Work for Us?

Four-panel Christian meme illustrating the contrast between self-centered and Christ-centered faith. The first panel asks, “Are we expecting God to work for us?” The second shows a man lounging, praying, “God, make my life easier.” The third shows the same man carrying a cross, saying, “Lord, use me for Your kingdom.” The final panel reads, “The only life worth living is one spent working for God’s kingdom.”

Many Christians expect God to make life easier—but that’s not what we were called to. We were created to serve His purpose, not our own comfort. True discipleship means surrendering our plans and working for God’s kingdom every day. This post explores how to shift from asking God to serve us to living fully in service to Him, finding lasting peace, purpose, and joy as we prepare for Christ’s return.

When New Believers Don’t Look Like Us: Welcoming Every Soul God Sends

Cartoon of two smiling Christians welcoming a new believer dressed in dark clothing, illustrating acceptance, grace, and unity in Christ with the text “When New Believers Don’t Look Like Us: Welcoming Every Soul God Sends.”

“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV) Across social media, stories of people finding Christ are spreading quickly. Many come from unexpected backgrounds — former occultists, skeptics, and wanderers who now boldly share what God has … Read more

Hated for His Name: Living Faithfully in a World Against Christ

Christian quote graphic featuring the words of Jesus: “You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” The design uses bold cream-colored text on a dark textured background, emphasizing the word “HATED.”

We explore what it means that Christians will be hated because of His name, explaining why persecution is expected from the prince of this world and why it will increase before Christ’s return. It highlights real-world examples of persecuted believers, gives a biblical response to recent martyrs, and offers a prayer guide for the Church.

Restoring Your First Love: Anchored in Gratitude, Faithfulness, and Zeal

Restoring your first love in Christ begins with gratitude, faithfulness, and renewed zeal.

How to restore your first love in Christ, as Jesus commanded the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2. With Scripture, real-life illustrations, and practical steps, it shows how gratitude fuels wonder, God’s faithfulness anchors believers, and renewed zeal flows from love.

What It Means to Take Up Your Cross Daily and Follow Christ

Silhouette of a man carrying a large wooden cross at sunset, symbolizing the call to take up your cross daily and follow Christ.

To take up your cross daily means more than enduring hardship—it’s a daily choice to deny yourself, follow Christ, and live for eternity. In this post, we explore how believers can walk in obedience, endure with purpose, and live each day ready for Jesus’ return. Discover the true cost—and reward—of following Him.

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