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The God Who Reveals Himself: Seeing the Divine in Everyday Life
There’s a quiet mercy in the way God makes Himself known. He doesn’t hide behind mystery or demand impossible searches. Instead, He reveals Himself through the world we see, the conscience we feel, the Scriptures we read, the history we live, and the Christ who walks beside us. Paul’s words in Romans 1:20—“man is without excuse”—aren’t meant to condemn. They remind us that God has already…
The Political Miscalculations of Thomas Massie
For years, Thomas Massie built a reputation as one of the most principled conservatives in Congress — a libertarian-minded constitutionalist willing to challenge both Republicans and Democrats alike. His opposition to government spending, foreign intervention, and federal overreach earned him credibility among grassroots conservatives and early anti-establishment voters. But in today’s…
Xi Jinping's Vision: Partners, Not Rivals in U.S.-China Relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping saying that the United States and China should treat each other “not as rivals but partners” is both a diplomatic message and a strategic warning. It reflects how Beijing views the current state of U.S.-China relations: dangerously competitive, economically intertwined, and globally consequential. At the center of Xi’s message is a rejection of the “zero-sum”…
Balancing Freedom of Speech and Responsibility
In view of what’s buzzing online about Jimmy Kimmel, Melania Trump, and the Media, here’s MY TAKE on it: The tension between freedom of expression, humor, and responsibility isn’t a contradiction—it’s a balancing act. You can harmonize them by understanding what each one is for and where each one reaches its limits. The First Amendment: Protection, Not Permission Without Consequence The First…
The Timing of American Blockade
The American blockade is perceived as a success because there is no military retaliation from Iran. Was American strategy to decimate Iranian Navy and Airforce first, so that Iran would be impotent once the Americans impose the blockade? WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE BLOCKADE Reports make things clear: The American blockade did not occur in isolation. It followed weeks of intense U.S. and Israeli…
GEOPOLITICAL “CRY WOLF?”
There’s a real strategic risk in the pattern of repeated hyperbolic statements and threats, setting deadlines and then extending them or not following through. This pattern eventually end up losing its effectiveness and considered a “cry wolf.” It’s not just political rhetoric—it touches on well-studied dynamics in negotiation theory, behavioral psychology, and international relations. In…
If God is a God of love and mercy, why allow the innocent Jesus to die for mankind's sin? Why not just forgive them?
This is one of the deepest and most important questions in Christian theology—and it has been wrestled with for centuries. At its core, it touches on the nature of God: His love, His justice, and His holiness. Let’s walk through it carefully. Why not “just forgive”? At first glance, it seems simple: if God is loving, why not forgive sin outright? The issue is that forgiveness is never truly…
Praying for Those in Power: A Call Beyond Politics
When Paul the Apostle urged believers to pray “for kings and all who are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1–2), he was not writing from a place of political comfort. He lived under the shadow of an empire that neither honored Christ nor protected His people. Yet his command was clear, simple, and deeply countercultural: pray anyway. This exhortation cuts through every generation, every nation, and…
Monergism and Synergism
What is the true nature of salvation?Is it entirely the work of God—or does humanity play a meaningful role? In Monergism and Synergism: Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility in Salvation, readers are invited into one of the most profound and enduring theological debates in Christian history. With clarity, depth, and pastoral sensitivity, this book explores the tension between God’s…
When God Works and We Wake
There are moments in the Christian life when grace feels like sunrise. You do not command it. You do not summon it. You simply wake—and light is already pouring through the window. This is the mystery of God’s initiating love. Before we called His name, He was already speaking ours. Before we reached for Him, He had already taken hold of us. Before we understood anything of salvation, the…
The Rise and Fall of Tucker Carlson: My Perspective as a Former Fan
Introduction: When a Voice Feels Like a Lifeline There was a season when Tucker Carlson felt indispensable to me. In a media world that often seemed chaotic, polarized, and performative, he projected a kind of clarity that cut through the fog. His monologues were sharp, confident, and delivered with the cadence of someone who had already done the thinking for you. For a while, that was…
Confirmation Bias: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Recognize It
Human beings naturally seek patterns, meaning, and coherence in the information they encounter. While this ability helps us make sense of a complex world, it can also lead to systematic errors in judgment. One of the most pervasive of these errors is confirmation bias—the tendency to favor information that confirms our existing beliefs while ignoring or dismissing evidence that challenges…
Waking Up to a Gloomy Day
Some mornings greet us with sunshine and clear skies. Others arrive draped in gray clouds, cold rain, and a heaviness that seems to settle not only in the air but in our hearts. A gloomy day can mirror how we sometimes feel inside—tired, discouraged, or uncertain about what lies ahead. Yet even on the darkest mornings, God’s faithfulness has not changed. Scripture reminds us in Lamentations…
The Church in Crisis: Reversing the Downward Trajectory
In “The Church in Crisis: Reversing the Downward Trajectory,” readers are invited to explore the pressing issues facing the Church today, such as cultural shifts and moral ambiguity, through the lens of the Book of Titus. By examining the leadership qualities exemplified by figures like Moses, David, and Nehemiah, the book emphasizes the necessity of sound doctrine, ethical behavior, and a…
❄️ When Snow Storms Back
A brief devotional There are days when life feels like a sudden snowstorm—quiet one moment, blinding the next. You think you’ve already shoveled this driveway of worry, grief, or exhaustion… and then the wind shifts, and it all piles up again. When storms return, it’s easy to wonder if you’ve failed, if you’re back at the beginning, or if God has stepped away. But Scripture reminds us that…
Faith in the Public Square
“Faith in the Public Square: Biblical Foundations for Christian Political Engagement” explores the vital role of Christians in politics, emphasizing a responsibility to advocate for social justice and moral governance. Drawing on biblical examples from Jesus, Daniel, and the prophets, the book encourages believers to navigate the complexities of secular authority while remaining true to their…
Is Christian Involment in Politics Biblical?
The question of Christian involvement in politics has been debated throughout church history. Scripture does not present a single, simple command such as “Christians must engage in politics” or “Christians must avoid politics.” Instead, it offers principles about government, citizenship, moral witness, and the mission of the church. Below is a biblical exploration of arguments supporting…