One of the most common questions before visiting a church is, What should I wear? At its core, dressing for church is not about impressing people — it is about presenting yourself before God.
“Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.” – James 4:11 Throughout Christianity and Baptist circles, there’s a lot of judgment going on. We have to be careful as Christians not to speak evil of our brother. In James 4, we find this concept of name-calling and judgmental speaking that needs to be addressed head-on. Here’s what I want you to do: Think of...
Have you ever turned your back for just a moment, only to find your child covered in flour or smearing toothpaste across the sink? What’s your first response? Almost certainly: “What are you doing?!” That simple question isn’t just for mischievous children. It’s a divine inquiry that God himself poses to us in our most pivotal moments. God’s Questions Transform, Not Inform When God asks “What doest thou here?” as He did to Elijah in the cave (1 Kings 19:9), He’s not seeking information. God already knows exactly what we’re doing and why. His questions are meant to transform us—to...
In our spiritual life, it is crucial to recognize that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. The devil has malicious intentions against us, seeking to prevent us from fulfilling God’s will and living in a state of joy and victory.
While the “Castle Doctrine” deals with physical defense, my message today focuses on defending our spiritual castles. We instinctively protect our families from physical harm, but do we exhibit the same vigilance in our spiritual battles?
