1 Corinthians 11:2-16 When you think of culture, you might immediately imagine the diversity of languages, traditions, clothing, and social norms that define our world. On a recent trip, I found myself reflecting on how, despite these differences, people everywhere share many similarities. Across cultures, people laugh, cry, hope, love their children, and long for…
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?…