What Does it Mean That God is Sovereign?

Few truths bring more comfort—and sometimes more questions—than the sovereignty of God. Christians often say, “God is in control,” but what does that really mean? Does God rule over everything, or only certain parts of life? If God is sovereign, do our choices matter? And how can God’s sovereignty be good news when life is […]

Why Do I Need to be Saved?

Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be a good person—kind, moral, and compassionate—why would you need salvation? According to the Bible, the answer is […]

What Is the Gospel? A Clear and Biblical Explanation of the Good News

Introduction: Why the Gospel Matters More Than Anything If you asked ten different people, “What is the gospel?” you might receive ten very different answers. Some would say it’s about love. Others might say it’s about forgiveness, or living a better life, or going to heaven when you die. While those ideas contain elements of […]

What Is Fear? (And What It Does to Your Heart and Faith)

Fear is something every person experiences—but few truly understand. What is fear, really? Why does it feel so powerful, and what does it do to our hearts, minds, and faith? If you’ve ever felt gripped by anxiety, weighed down by worry, or paralyzed by uncertainty, you’re not alone. Fear is one of the most common […]

How Can I know I’m Truly Saved? 6 Biblical Signs of Genuine Salvation

Many Christians quietly struggle with this question: “How can I know I’m truly saved?” You may believe the gospel, yet still wrestle with doubts about whether your faith is genuine. You may wonder if your repentance is sincere, or why you still struggle with sin if you belong to Christ. If you’ve ever felt this […]

Psalm 32 Explained: The Healing Power of Confession

Understanding the Freedom, Forgiveness, and Joy Found in Psalm 32 Why Psalm 32 Confronted My Heart In my mid-twenties, I came face to face with Psalm 32. It made me uncomfortable. I forced myself to read it once… then again… then a third time. The more unsettled I felt, the more I was drawn to […]

What Will Heaven Be Like?

A biblical look at eternity inspired by Randy Alcorn’s Heaven What will heaven really be like? For many people, heaven feels vague — clouds, harps, angels, and an endless worship service floating somewhere beyond the stars. Some imagine it as peaceful but abstract. Others quietly worry it might even be boring. In his bestselling book Heaven, […]

God Will Never Give Up on You

will god give up on me if i continue to fail? No matter what you’ve done: God will never give up on you Some years ago I was in a leadership position at a community church in North Philly. I was in my mid-twenties and had just graduated from Bible school a few years earlier. […]

What Does Jesus Have to do with the Coronavirus?

John Piper Guides Us Through the Worst Pandemic in 100 Years During the final days of March 2020, after sensing the fear and anxieties of many Christians over the recent news of a new and deadly virus that was spreading across the globe, apologist and author John Piper began writing a book whose aim is […]

Faith’s Pursuit: An Interview with the Author

Faith’s Pursuit by Deanna R. Slamans Faith’s Pursuit is an inspiring true story about a young woman’s journey with God. As a little girl, she meets Him in the most unlikely place–her broken heart. He walks with her through her poverty and shame. When He calls her forth, she dares to follow and discovers that […]