Living Christly

To expound on the concept of "priceless" is to explore the very heart of what gives our lives meaning, moving beyond the world of commerce into the realm of the soul. At its core, "priceless" describes a value that cannot be quantified, bought, or sold. It stands in direct opposition to merely expensive things. A costly item has a high price; a priceless treasure has no price. It exists in a different economy al...

Let's be honest. Diving into the Bible can feel a bit like deciding to climb Mount Everest in your flip-flops. It's a profound journey, for sure, butit can also feel overwhelming. You open it up, see a lot of "begats," and suddenly feel the urge to go organize your sock drawer.

If you're looking to make your study time less of a chore and more of a joy, you've come to the right place. Here are some Bible st...

Faith is one of those essentialingredients for being human, right up there with oxygen and the occasional needto complain about the weather. It acts as a silent partner in all our ventures—shaping our beliefs, nudging our decisions, and gently suggesting we show grace to the person who just cut us off in traffic.

Learn how faith in life shapes decisions and perspectives. Discover why faith in life is essential in daily challenges. L...

OK. No religious talk. How about Faith? I understand that a lot of folks have bad feelings about religion. I get it. But do me a favor. Press pause on the reason for your choice for the time it takes to read the rest of this post. You might find the answer to something you've been searching for a long, long time. Incidentally, you’re in good company. Do you know who else didn't like religion? Jesus, the Christ. Religious pe...

Why do we pray? Is it to keep lines of communication between us and the Creator of the universe open? Is it to acknowledge Him, praise Him, or worship Him? Or is it just to ask Him for forgiveness and to show Him our humility? Perhaps it's just to take a few minutes to thank Him for the blessings He has given us throughout our lives. Or maybe it's just to ask Him for more blessings for my family and my friends. Or perhaps t...

We spend so much of our lives meticulously planning — careers, vacations, retirement, even what to have for dinner. But death? That’s the grand un-planner, the ultimate disruptor. It crashes into our meticulously built sandcastles, scattering the grains of our daily routines and forcing us to reckon with something far larger than our next dentist appointment. So, let’s pull up a chair, perhaps pour a cup of coffee (or a sweet tea, ...

Knowing that Jesus died for us, not because we deserved it, but because He loved us beyond measure, changes everything. It transforms our perspective from one of endless striving and trying to "be good enough" into one of profound gratitude and freedom. We no longer have to live under the crushing weight of trying to earn God’s approval. He’s already given it, through Christ.

The love of Christ compels us, not coerces us. ...

Before we start to put on the “whole armor of God,” we need to be righteously “ripped.” We have to grow stronger ourselves, as we simultaneously gain power from His strength. God’s protection doesn’t work too well if we’re emotionally feeble - if we refuse to exercise and look for a miracle pill after it’s too late! We need to develop noticeable definitions in those spiritual muscles before we can “suit up” and stand against the en...

The phrase "It is written" is more than a simple quote; it is a declaration of divine authority and a powerful weapon for every believer. As a Christian and a former professional musician, I've seen firsthand how a beautiful melody or a carefully crafted lyric can move the human heart. But there is no symphony more profound, no lyric more transformative, than the living Word of God. It is the unwavering truth in a wor...

After Adam and Eve got booted from Paradise for some highly illegal snacking, our entire civilization's job market essentially got a kickstart. I mean, they had one rule—one!—and they still managed to blow it spectacularly.

So, out they went, and that's when humanity's job search officially began. Suddenly, we had to start earning a living, literally by the sweat of our brows. We were given this incredible knack for deve...

The cry for "help" is a universal human experience. It transcends cultures, languages, and generations. From the time we are infants, our primary communication is a plea for help—a cry for food, comfort, or safety. As we grow, the nature of our needs changes, but the fundamental desire for assistance remains. As the initial verses of this article suggest, there comes a moment for many of us when we shed the illusion of se...

Time is a concept so fundamental to our existence that we often take it for granted. It’s the invisible force that governs every aspect of our lives, the relentless river that carries us from birth to death. We mark its passage with the ticking of clocks, the turning of seasons, and the lines on our faces. Yet, despite its constant presence, our relationship with time is complex and often contradictory. We waste it, we cherish it, ...