Posts from February 2025

The Bible emphasizes the importance of hearing and listening to the word of God. Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). While we can imagine ourselves captivated by Jesus’ teachings in person, many of us struggle to listen attentively to modern-day sermons. Unlike other forms of media, sermons require focused, uninterrupted attention for thirty to forty minutes Afterall, the message we are hearing is the most important one in the world (1 Corinthians 1:18-25). So, how should…

We often say all sin is the same and that unrepentant sin can cost us our souls. It’s true that all sin transgresses God’s law (1 John 3:4; Isa. 59:1-2), and all unrighteousness is sin (1 John 5:17). While some sins like adultery, murder, and theft are highly visible and condemned, we may be tempted to overlook “smaller” sins. But we must remember that even these carry eternal consequences. Sin, no matter how small, always separates us from God (Jer.…

The National Retail Foundation, in a press release, anticipates that Americans will break yet another record spending record for the Valentine’s Day Holiday this year. After spending $27.4 billion in 2020 and spending $25.8 billion in 2024, expectations are that we will spend $27.5 billion ($188.81/person) in 2025. The NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer insights remarked, “Consumers are looking for special ways to treat their loved ones and can expect retailers to provide the best gift options and…