Lamentations 3:21-26 Life is often filled with challenges. Disappointment, despair, discouragement, and suffering touch every one of us, even those who live what some might call “a blessed life.” These difficulties are unavoidable because we live in a world broken by sin. Sometimes suffering is a direct result of sinful choices, and other times it’s…
1 Corinthians 9 Love is one of the most frequently mentioned themes in Christianity, yet it is often the most misunderstood. It’s easy to say, “I love you.” It’s far harder to live it out. In 1 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul challenges us to move beyond mental agreement with love and actually embody it…
1 Corinthians 8 In a world where personal freedom and cultural norms often reign supreme, the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 8 remain as timely as ever. While this chapter is frequently paralleled with Romans 14—which deals with disputes over eating kosher and non-kosher foods—a deeper look reveals that Paul is addressing a much…
1 Corinthians 7 We live in a world full of expectations. Society constantly tells us what we “should” be doing—having a high-paying job, getting married, owning a home, having kids, and then having the “right” kind of family, lifestyle, and achievements. And if we don’t fit this mold? Society subtly (or not-so-subtly) implies that we’re…
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 In today’s world, individual rights and personal freedoms are valued above almost everything else. We hear phrases like: These sayings reflect our culture’s deep desire for personal autonomy, the belief that freedom is about being able to do what we want, whenever we want. Yet, is this what true freedom looks like?…
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Conflict. It’s an uncomfortable word, yet a reality we all encounter in one form or another, whether with coworkers, family, or friends. Sometimes, the toughest conflicts arise in places we don’t expect—among fellow believers in the church. When we face disagreements or even injustices within our Christian community, the Bible calls us…
1 Corinthians 5 In today’s culture, tolerance is often celebrated as a supreme virtue. The world promotes the idea that all lifestyles, beliefs, and philosophies should be embraced and accepted without judgment. To suggest otherwise is to be labeled narrow-minded, bigoted, or intolerant. But what happens when this idea of tolerance creeps into the church?…
1 Corinthians 4:14-21 We all know someone who is stubborn—maybe a friend, a family member, or even ourselves at times. Stubbornness often reveals itself when we refuse to listen, take advice, or change our ways. It’s a condition of pride, an attitude that insists, “I know best,” and it’s not uncommon for many of us…
1 Corinthians 4:1-13 Have you ever felt the sting of judgment from others? Maybe it came from a boss, a parent, or a friend. Perhaps you’ve been quick to make judgments about someone based on their appearance or behavior. If we’re honest, we’ve all judged others—and ourselves—at some point. But what does it mean to…
1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) Most of us have heard this verse before. We know, at least intellectually, that we are the temple of God. Yet, how often do we truly live in accordance with this truth? Just…