Tongues: Earthly Languages for Universal WitnessWhen the disciples began to speak, the crowd was astonished because they heard the message in their own native languages and dialects.Understanding "Tongues" in Acts 2The "tongues" in Acts 2 were real, known, earthly languages, not gibberish. The text is explicitly clear on this:The crowd consisted of devout Jews from "every nation under heaven" (v. ...  Read More

Luke 24 has a lot going on, but the central focus of the whole chapter is that Jesus is Alive and his resurrection changes everything. The chapter starts with an empty tomb. When the women visit Jesus’ tomb and find it empty, they report it to the disciples, who investigate for themselves and also find it empty. Next, we see a resurrected Jesus joining two disciples on the road and sharing scriptu...  Read More

A summary of Mark 16: Grief turns into Hope, Doubt turns into Belief and Fear turns into Joy.As the women approached the tomb in grief, where was their faith in the resurrection of Jesus?  They had gone to prepare the body as was custom.  Then they found the tomb open, and Jesus gone.  In fear, they ran to tell the disciples.  Then Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and then he appeared to the two o...  Read More

This chapter is full of teachings. I chose to focus on the section of scripture where Jesus addresses the daughters of Jerusalem. Also, the forgiveness shown at the cross.So far, Jesus has been on trial and sentenced to crucifixion. He has endured hatred from religious leaders, a sleepless night, being scourged and is now on a very public two mile walk. It was on this walk that the compassion Chri...  Read More

In both Matthew 27 & Mark 15 we see the picture of Jesus’ sufferings, beatings, and eventual crucifixion, from being handed over to Pilate to being mocked by the whole battalion of guards, but not before being scourged and witnessing the people choosing Barabbas over him.  Take a moment to collect your emotions, it’s ok we will wait.  The Saviour of the world has just been put to death in the most...  Read More

 Finding Peace and Trust in Uncertainty Jesus speaks to his disciples, whose hearts are troubled by the news of his impending departure. It is a powerful message of trust, comfort, and the promise of His presence even when things feel uncertain.Real-Life Principle: Trust is the Antidote to Anxiety.Jesus establishes in John 14:1 is, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe a...  Read More

Luke 22 chronicles the climactic night of Jesus' betrayal, the institution of the Last Supper, His urgent teaching on servant leadership, the agony in Gethsemane, and the beginning of His trial. Within this intense narrative, the dispute among the disciples about which of them was the greatest (Luke 22:24-27) stands out as a critical lesson. Real Life Principle: True Greatness is Found in Humble S...  Read More

 The Night Love Did Not Turn AwayIt began around a simple table.The room was filled with the scent of bread, the flicker of oil lamps, and the weight of unspoken sorrow. Jesus knew what was coming—the betrayal, the scattering, the denial—and yet He still chose to love to the end. He took the bread, blessed it, and broke it. “This is My body.” Then the cup: “This is My blood of the covenant, poured...  Read More

 The Parable of the Talents illustrates core principles of stewardship and faithfulness in using the gifts and resources God has entrusted to us.Real-Life Principle: Actively Invest Your God-Given resources that God calls us to be active and productive stewards, not passive preservers, of the time, talents, opportunities, and possessions He gives us. The Master's praise for the first two servants ...  Read More

Matthew 24 continues Jesus's Olivet Discourse, detailing the signs of the end of the age and the necessity of constant readiness. This chapter is a dramatic call to spiritual alertness and endurance in the face of inevitable turmoil.Real Life Principle: Maintaining Faithful Readiness by Enduring and Working. Jesus repeatedly emphasizes two concepts throughout Matthew 24: the certainty of tribulati...  Read More

I’ve lived near the Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast nearly all my life. Hurricanes are nothing new. There are basic preparations to be made, including evacuation plans if necessary.  Things that are certain: 1. There will be hurricanes, 2. You never know where they land until they land, 3. You never know how destructive or powerful they are until after landfall. But there will be hurricanes. On Augus...  Read More

The Condemnation of Hypocrisy.Matthew 23 records Jesus's final public sermon in Jerusalem, a powerful, scathing rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees. It is a severe warning against religious showmanship and a call to authentic, internal righteousness.Real Life Principle: True Greatness Rests in Humble Service, Not Self-Exalting Showmanship.Jesus confronts the religious leaders who "do all their dee...  Read More

What do you believe...the Law of God, or the law that men added to the Law of God?  From the earliest of times when God chose His people to free them from Egypt and bring them to His promised land, the temptation of man was to “add his own input” to God’s established law!  When you are more concerned about ritual laws than you are about your faith, trust, and relationship with God through Christ, ...  Read More

In Mark 11, Jesus curses a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit. Immediately after, He enters the Temple and drives out the money-changers, accusing them of turning a "house of prayer for all nations" into a "den of robbers." The next day, the disciples see the fig tree completely withered. These two events are intentionally linked by Mark to deliver one sharp message.Real Life Principle: Authent...  Read More

The story of Zacchaeus, the wealthy, despised chief tax collector, demonstrates the transformative power of seeking Jesus and the genuine evidence of true repentance. Zacchaeus was determined to see Jesus, humbling himself to climb a sycamore-fig tree. Jesus responded by calling him by name and inviting himself to his house. The result was not just belief, but a radical change in Zacchaeus's life....  Read More

"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Matthew 20:26-28Real Life Principle True greatness in God’s kingdom is measured by selfless service, not status. Jesus flips the world’s definition of leadership. In His kingdom,...  Read More

"Jesus said to him, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" — Matthew 19:21Real Life PrincipleTrue discipleship requires surrendering what we cling to in order to fully follow Christ. Jesus doesn’t just invite us to believe—He calls us to release anything that competes with Him for our trust, identity...  Read More

Faith and Persistence Today’s chapter contains many special conversations Jesus had and that are important, mainly for understanding the gospel and eternal life. When I read his parables, they make me realize how creative and eloquently He was to explain to his disciples, the people that followed Him, and even us today, about the Kingdom of God. I’m grateful that today we have His written word and...  Read More

In John 11, we witness Jesus intentionally delaying his arrival in Bethany, allowing Lazarus to die. This was not due to a lack of compassion, but to demonstrate God's glory through a powerful miracle. When Jesus finally arrived, he engaged with Martha and Mary, comforting them and proclaiming, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." He the...  Read More

These chapters are a clear depiction of how our “worldview” affects not only the lives of others, but also eternity.  In both chapters, Jesus is using parables to point out that our actions and how we live our lives here are a direct reflection of our heart, commitment, and service to God.  He doesn’t hold back on the eternal consequences and rewards either, leaving a clear distinction between the...  Read More

True exaltation comes through genuine humility.Jesus teaches those invited to a wedding feast not to seek the places of honor, but to take the lowest seat. The principle is: Real Life Principle: When we intentionally humble ourselves and put the interests of others before our own desire for status or recognition, we create space for true honor and exaltation from God or respected individuals. Conv...  Read More

Accountability for What You Have Been Given“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.” (Luke 12:48, NIV)Real Life Principle:This principle, often paraphrased as "With great privilege comes great responsibility," follows Jesus' parable about servants awaiting their master's return. The focus shifts...  Read More

Great Harvest and Humble Prayer “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2, ESV)Jesus looks out at the world—our cities, our workplaces, our homes—and sees a field ready for reaping, not a desolate wasteland. The problem is not the readiness of the world, but the scarcity of willing wor...  Read More

John 9, which narrates the healing of a man born blind, highlights several profound truths.Real Life Principle: The purpose of suffering is not always punishment for sin, but an opportunity for God's works to be displayed and for spiritual sight to be revealed.When the disciples ask Jesus whether the man's blindness was due to his own sin or his parents' sin, Jesus responds, "Neither this man nor ...  Read More