To begin, we must first understand how numbness of the heart occurs. How do our hearts become hard, our ears dull, our eyes blind, and our souls numb? It is a slow, gradual process. It does not happen suddenly or overnight. It isn’t even like a snowball rolling down a hill, growing larger as itContinue reading “The Slow Freeze: How Numbness of the Heart Happens”
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Spiritual Numbness
Have you ever been outside in the bitter cold for an extended period of time? I’ve done a lot of running in freezing weather, and I can tell you from experience—after a while, you lose feeling in your fingers, toes, nose, ears, and even your face. Eventually, you almost forget how cold it really isContinue reading “Spiritual Numbness”
Break the Ice: Waking Up from Spiritual Numbness
2025 has come to a close, and what a busy year it has been! I’m excited to be back and ready to dive in. Since January is one of the coldest months, we’re exploring the theme of spiritual numbness. ❄️ Below is our reading list—let’s break free from the ice and awaken our hearts! YouContinue reading “Break the Ice: Waking Up from Spiritual Numbness”
The Mask of Politics
Humanity has always organized itself under some form of governance. Without governing authority, there is anarchy, which has never ended well in human history. In fact, we know that God established the concept of government, and He expects us to be subject to the authorities in the governments we live under. Paul tells us LetContinue reading “The Mask of Politics”
The Mask of Tolerance
Webster defines tolerance as the ability or willingness to accept or endure something, especially opinions, behaviors, or conditions that one may not agree with or find difficult. It can apply to various aspects of life, including social, cultural, religious, and personal interactions. Tolerance is closely connected to patience, which is defined as the ability toContinue reading “The Mask of Tolerance”
The Mask of Zeal
Zeal is a word we don’t hear as often today, as it’s often replaced by passion. Zeal refers to an intense enthusiasm, eagerness, or dedication toward a cause, belief, or goal. It conveys a sense of energetic devotion, whether in religious, political, intellectual, or personal pursuits. Passion, on the other hand, is best defined asContinue reading “The Mask of Zeal”
The Mask of Love
Love—a deep affection or intense feeling of care toward someone or something—is a beautiful and powerful force. We all love someone. We love our families, our friends, and even our pets. Love keeps us connected and gives us a sense of belonging. It motivates us to act, inspires us to grow, and corrects us whenContinue reading “The Mask of Love”
The Mask of Righteousness
One of the cleverest masks Satan uses against the righteous is the illusion of righteousness. While we are called to pursue righteousness and live righteous lives, we are incapable of achieving it on our own. We need Jesus and His sacrifice to grant us access to God’s righteousness. We cannot achieve righteousness on our own;Continue reading “The Mask of Righteousness”
The Mask of Resting
Resting is so important to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In fact, God set the example of resting after creation. He rested. And, later God created a day of rest in the Old Law. So, there is absolutely nothing wrong with resting. It is actually a biblical concept. But, resting can easily turn intoContinue reading “The Mask of Resting”
The Mask of Intellectualism
There is nothing wrong with loving to learn and pursuing knowledge. I love learning so much. In fact, I have a PhD in history, and I teach at a smaller liberal arts institution. Some people label me an “intellectual,” but that term can sometimes carry a negative or arrogant connotation. And, being an intellectual canContinue reading “The Mask of Intellectualism”
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