Category: faith

  • The True Light Rejected by the World

    The True Light Rejected by the World

    John 1:9-11 describes Jesus as the “True Light” and creator of the world, yet the world did not recognize Him. His own people, especially Israel, did not receive Him. This emphasizes humanity’s tendency to reject God due to sin. We are urged to rely on God’s grace to know and receive Him. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__

  • Sent to Bear Witness About the Light

    Sent to Bear Witness About the Light

    This passage explores the role of John the Baptist as a witness sent by God to testify about Jesus, the Light. It highlights the need for people to believe in Jesus for salvation and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to bear witness about the Light. The implications urge Christians to faithfully proclaim Jesus despite potential…

  • Those Hands

    Those Hands

    This poem reflects on the hands of our Creator, and the beautiful contrast seen between the lofty height of His power in creation, and the lowly humility of His earthly life, death and resurrection. Jesus Christ loves us, and He gives eternal life, love and joy to all who trust Him as their Lord and…

  • My Testimony

    My Testimony

    My salvation experience and testimony tells of the boundless grace of God for sinners, even one such as I. I was raised in a Christian home as a church elder’s son. I grew up hearing the Truth from the time I was born; though I believed it, I still wanted to go my own way.…

  • He Who Was in the Beginning

    He Who Was in the Beginning

    The passage in John 1:1–2 reveals that Jesus, as “The Word,” has existed before the beginning of all things and is identified as God. This challenges erroneous beliefs, such as those held by the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons, emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus’ true nature for authentic faith and compassionate sharing of the Gospel…

  • Pain

    Pain

    This poem by Gabriel Mattix reflects on the ubiquity of pain in life, but also offers hope through the redemption and gain found in Jesus’ suffering and resurrection. Despite the certainty of pain, the poem emphasizes that there is more to life than anguish, and that pain ultimately draws us closer to Him.