Category Archives: Bible

Six Leadership Lessons from the Kings of Israel

I’ve been reading through 2 Kings lately, and the dramatic shifts between faithful and unfaithful rulers have really stood out. One king walks with God, the next plunges into idolatry. One brings reform, the next brings ruin. It’s a cycle … Continue reading →

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What Truly Matters: Reflections on the Meaning of Life

There’s something about the sea that stirs the soul. I’m sitting on a balcony in southern Italy, gazing over the calm expanse of the Mediterranean at the close of a 25-day journey with my wife, Anna. Below me, older men … Continue reading →

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Christ in Me: My New Identity

Verse: “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave … Continue reading →

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The Plumb Line of God

Scripture: Amos 7:8 — “And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’I answered, ‘A plumb line.’And the Lord replied, ‘I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.’” In … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil: Lessons from Italy

As I write this, I’m in Southern Italy—land of sun-kissed hills, ancient olive groves, and generous meals drenched in rich, golden olive oil. Here, olive oil isn’t just food; it’s culture, heritage, and story. It’s on every table, poured generously … Continue reading →

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A Different Gospel? Paul’s Urgent Warning to the Galatians

“I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to Himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the … Continue reading →

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He Fills My Life with Good Things

Psalm 103:1–5 (NLT)Let all that I am praise the Lord;with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.Let all that I am praise the Lord;may I never forget the good things He does for me.He forgives all my sinsand … Continue reading →

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Amos: Wake-Up Call from a Farmer

The book of Amos is only nine chapters long, but it delivers one of the most jarring wake-up calls in all of Scripture—and it came from an unlikely source: a farmer. Amos wasn’t a prophet by training. He was a … Continue reading →

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God Uses All Kinds: Even the Ornery and Cantankerous

I just finished reading the book of Jonah again. What a strange, short, and powerful story. Let’s be honest—Jonah wasn’t exactly a model of godliness or cheerfulness. He was ornery. Cantankerous. Resistant. He ran from God, reluctantly obeyed, and then … Continue reading →

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Running the Wrong Way: Lessons from Jonah’s Detour

Have you ever known exactly what God was asking you to do—and still went in the opposite direction? Jonah did. In one of the most dramatic acts of defiance in Scripture, the prophet Jonah receives a crystal-clear word from God: … Continue reading →

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