How Can I Be a Safe Person Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” Introduction In a world filled with fear, broken trust, and emotional walls, people are desperately searching for a place—or a person—who feels safe. But safety isn’t […]
Heaven: Our Forever Home In the language of adoption and foster care, there’s a phrase that carries deep meaning: “forever home.” It describes the moment a child is no longer in transition—no longer wondering where they belong—but is welcomed with open arms into a loving, permanent family. After seasons of uncertainty, the child finds rest,
Unless You Become Like a Child: What Jesus Taught Us About Heaven Matthew 18:1–4 (ESV) At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless
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The Blood in the Foundation What happens when religion honors the prophets—while plotting to kill the One they foretold? In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus exposes the final layer of religious hypocrisy. The Pharisees build tombs for the prophets—while their hearts echo the hatred that killed them. “You build the tombs of the prophets… and say, ‘If
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Clean Cups, Corrupt Hearts What happens when the outside is beautiful… but the inside is rotten? In Matthew 23:23–28, Jesus delivers two blistering woes to the Pharisees. They majored in religious detail—and completely missed the heart of God. “You clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed
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“Lord, show us Your glory.” This plea, first uttered by Moses, echoes through the hearts of every believer who longs to see God more clearly, more intimately, more gloriously. Throughout Scripture, men and women were granted glimpses of God’s glory—a radiant revelation of His presence, power, and purity. And in every instance, their lives were
Blind Confidence, Broken Paths In Matthew 23:16–22, Jesus confronts leaders who have sight, but no vision—teachers who speak for God but don’t know Him. “Woe to you, blind guides…” This is not a case of ignorance—it’s willful blindness mixed with spiritual arrogance. Their misplaced priorities lead others into ruin. I. Blind Guides on a Cracking
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Gatekeepers of Grace? There are few things more devastating than someone hungry for God, only to be turned away by someone claiming to represent Him. Jesus thunders: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces.” — Matthew 23:13 This isn’t a mild rebuke. It’s a righteous
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Zeal Without Truth Passion is not always purity. Effort is not always evangelism. In Matthew 23:15, Jesus exposes the dark side of religious ambition: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a
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Do You Believe Me? Text: John 11:21–28 Theme: A faith that evolves—past, present, and future. Focus: Martha’s journey from limited faith to full confession. Introduction: Grief often reveals what we truly believe. When Jesus delays… when prayers go unanswered… when death comes… we’re confronted with the same question Jesus asked Martha: “Do you believe this?”
