LIVING THE WORD

  About twenty years ago, while waiting at the dentist's office, I flipped through a parenting magazine and came across an advertisement that caught my eye. It asked: "Have you experienced any of the following symptoms? Feeling nervous? Shortness of breath? Feeling foggy-headed? An inability to think clearly?" I remember thinking, "This medicine might be exactly what I need." The ad described symptoms that I was all too familiar with: feeling dazed and mentally slow, as if my head were wrapped in fog or weighed down by something heavy. I was curious to learn more about this miracle cure.  Back then, I leaned toward natural remedies, such as herbal teas and dietary changes, believing they were gentler and safer than conventional medications, which often have serious side effects. So, after a quick glance at the ad, I turned the page and forgot about it. Years later, that memory came back to me. Since becoming a Christian four years ago, I’ve become more mindful o...

If you’re longing for real change in your life, start by obeying God’s Word.  When you align your life with His truth, His power begins to work in you—and that’s when your life will truly begin to flourish. Throughout history, people have searched for happiness in countless ways—often apart from God’s Word.  But those who come to understand the truth of Scripture know that genuine joy is found in walking obediently with God. It's not about rules or restrictions, but about trusting the One who made us and knows what’s best for our lives. That’s why those who truly grasp this truth seek to follow Him faithfully to the end. In contrast, many who don’t yet understand God’s Word may believe that following Him leads to a life of difficulty or limitation. They chase after other paths in hopes of finding happiness, only to be left empty and weary. But no matter how determined the search, no one can find lasting peace apart from God. As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, people ...

  The other day, a quote from U.S. President Trump’s speech at the University of Alabama went viral on social media: “God only created one of you, remember that. You are one of a kind, so don’t try to be someone else. Just be yourself.” ( source ) What caught most people’s attention was the last phrase: “Just be yourself.” Now, I’m not an American citizen, and I don’t believe that simply replacing political leaders is enough to bring real change to the world—so I’ll refrain from commenting on any specific politician. But I do find it curious that this quote, especially when taken out of context, has been so widely praised. From what I’ve seen in my own walk of faith, true transformation and unique happiness often require people to change—even radically—no matter how old they are. Growth doesn’t come from staying the same. Phrases like “just be yourself” or “you don’t have to force yourself to be someone else” are commonly used in spiritual and self-help circles. They sound encourag...