With so much confusion and chaos in the world, people need solid ground to stand upon. Jesus said his word was like a rock upon which we could build our life. But we need to understand what that means. Let's think about that!
Our Foundation
Who is “the Church”?
This post responds to Dr. Joshua Sijuwade’s The Identity of the Church: A Comprehensive Argument for the Truth of Eastern Orthodoxy, which claims that the Eastern Orthodox Church best fulfills the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed’s vision of the “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.” While appreciating the intellectual rigor of Sijuwade’s argument, the author challenges the underlying assumption that the one Church must correspond to a single, historically continuous institution. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and the teachings of Jesus, the post argues that the Church’s unity is spiritual, not institutional—rooted in the shared life of believers who abide in Christ and are joined together by the Spirit. The true continuity of the Church is the ongoing work of the Spirit among all who follow Jesus, not an unbroken chain of organizational lineage. Historic and structural continuity have value but do not define the Church’s identity; faithfulness to Christ does. The Church, therefore, is not a denomination we can point to, but a people who together embody the love, faith, and hope of the gospel.
Strangers and Exiles: Engaging Human Politics
As strangers and sojourners, Christians must navigate the tension of living in earthly kingdoms while belonging to God’s eternal kingdom. Some may be called into political office, but they must walk as children of light in the midst of darkness. Others may simply live as citizens, using their rights without being entangled in worldly priorities. Whether voting, abstaining, or serving in government, our engagement must always be shaped by the values of Christ’s kingdom, not the passing kingdoms of this world.
Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Call to Be Peacemakers
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, many voices have rushed to exploit the moment—some with mockery, others with calls for vengeance. But as Christians, we are called to something different. We must resist the pull of outrage and division, and instead walk as peacemakers in a culture consumed by anger. This post reflects on what it truly means to love our enemies, to speak truth without slander, and to value human life above political wins.
Grace Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
We believe in grace — until it offends our sense of fairness. The parable of the vineyard workers wasn’t about wages, it was about pride. We often resent God’s grace when it challenges the standing we think we’ve earned. But Jesus’ words are clear: “the last will be first, and the first last.”
Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
We’re proud of our traditions, our tithes, and our missions—but Jesus warns that if we neglect justice, mercy, and faithfulness, we’ve missed the weightier matters of the law. In a world where theology can become an excuse for cold religion, we must recover God’s heart. He isn’t impressed with our outward piety if it comes at the expense of love.
Loyalties Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
Jesus didn’t say you shouldn't serve God and money. He said you can't. Yet, many churches attempt to balance allegiance to both — redefining faithfulness in economic terms. In doing so, we sound far more like the Pharisees than Jesus.
Treasures Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
Many Christians today are scaling the spiritual dangers of wealth like free-solo climbers on El Capitan—with no preparation and no awareness of the risk. Jesus warned clearly and repeatedly that riches are spiritually dangerous, yet much of the Church celebrates what he condemned. This post calls us to rediscover Jesus as our true treasure and repent of the materialism that has distorted his teaching.
Love Your Enemies Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear
Jesus didn’t say “tolerate your enemies”—he said love them. In a culture driven by outrage and division, this command is either ignored or explained away. But Christians are called to something much more; to make peace through the cross. This post calls us to examine our hearts and embrace the radical love that Jesus modeled and demands.
Service Neglected: The Words of Jesus That We Still Don’t Hear
Jesus doesn’t separate faith from compassion. In Matthew 25:40, he says our treatment of the hungry, the stranger, and the prisoner is how we treat him. Many Christians today dismiss care for the vulnerable as optional. But Jesus makes it central. It’s time to recover the gospel's forgotten mercy.
A Dedicated Faith 