13Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments
Cultural Christianity vs. True Discipleship: A Call to Holiness

Cultural Christianity vs. True Discipleship: A Call to Holiness

News & Discernment, Spiritual Growth
The Illusion of Cultural ChristianityIn today’s world, it’s easy to carry the label “Christian” while still living in alignment with the world. Many profess faith in Christ, attend occasional church gatherings, or mention God in conversation, yet their hearts remain tethered to worldly values—status, comfort, appearance, material success, and family traditions over obedience. This is what Scripture would identify as having a form of godliness but denying its power (see 2 Timothy 3:5).This kind of cultural Christianity is widespread but dangerous. It offers a false sense of security while failing to produce true repentance, transformation, and spiritual fruit. Jesus warned of this clearly:“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” (Matthew 15:8, NIV)True Christianity is not cultural—it’s costly.True Discipleship Requires TransformationBeing a disciple of…
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13Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Proverbs 3:5–6 — Don’t Rely on Yourself, God Already Knows the Way

Proverbs 3:5–6 — Don’t Rely on Yourself, God Already Knows the Way

Bible Study, Blog
Introduction: When Trusting Isn’t Easy Trust becomes difficult when we don’t understand what’s happening. It becomes even harder when we feel like we’ve done everything right — and things still don’t turn out as we expected. And it’s in those exact moments — when the map fades and our strength gives out — that we need to remember this instruction from God’s heart: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” This verse from Proverbs is not just a guideline — it’s an invitation to surrender control. To stop relying on our calculations, our strategies, our expectations. And to live with the confidence that God knows more, sees farther, and goes before us. Today we’ll unpack this biblical gem step by step — because every word is a lamp along…
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11Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments
Walking in Conviction as a Christian When the World Calls

Walking in Conviction as a Christian When the World Calls

Daily Life, News & Discernment, Spiritual Growth
When Convictions Clash with RelationshipsOne of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life is navigating relationships—especially with those closest to us—when our convictions in Christ no longer align with the values of those environments. We are not only called to believe the Gospel but to live it out with clarity, courage, and consistency. This often leads to moments of tension where loyalty to Jesus puts us at odds with friends or family.A New Heart and a New DirectionAs followers of Christ, we’ve been made new—transformed from the inside out. That change affects how we view the world and what we choose to embrace or reject.“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give…
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11Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Abraham — The Father of Faith

Abraham — The Father of Faith

Blog
¿Por qué estudiar a Abraham? A veces sentimos que creer en Dios es sencillo… hasta que Él nos pide hacer algo que nos cuesta. ¿Qué pasa cuando Dios te pide soltar, esperar o caminar sin ver? Ahí es donde la fe se vuelve real. Y si alguien vivió ese tipo de fe, fue Abraham, el primero que oyó una promesa celestial y decidió caminar sin mapa, sin plan… pero con Dios. Estudiar a Abraham no es mirar una historia vieja, es mirarnos a nosotros mismos en el espejo de la fe. Biografía breve Nombre: Abraham (antes Abram) Significado: Abram significa “padre enaltecido”; Dios lo renombró Abraham, “padre de multitudes”. Padre: Taré, descendiente de Sem, hijo de Noé. Lugar de nacimiento: Ur de los caldeos, una ciudad rica pero profundamente idólatra.…
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09Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments
Defending the Innocent: Why Christians Must Speak Out Against Pride Propaganda Targeting Our Children

Defending the Innocent: Why Christians Must Speak Out Against Pride Propaganda Targeting Our Children

Blog, Daily Life, News & Discernment
In recent years, there has been a rapid and disturbing shift in how culture engages with our children, particularly in the month of June. What was once a quiet month of summer break has now become a full-blown celebration of "Pride Month"—a cultural movement that does more than promote so-called equal rights. It now aggressively seeks to indoctrinate children with ideas that oppose God's truth, often without parental consent and under the deceptive banner of love, inclusion, and diversity. Pride: A Sin Repackaged as a Virtue The very foundation of this celebration is built on a word the Bible consistently warns us about: pride. "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." — James 4:6 (NIV) Pride was the original sin of Satan. Isaiah 14 describes how Lucifer…
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09Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Romans 8:28 — Even When I Don’t Understand, God Is Still at Work

Romans 8:28 — Even When I Don’t Understand, God Is Still at Work

Bible Study, Blog
Introduction: When the Pieces Don’t Fit There are seasons in life when everything feels disconnected. Difficult circumstances, closed doors, decisions that didn’t bear fruit, broken relationships. In those moments, we often ask: Where is God in all of this? Romans 8:28 is one of the verses that has brought the most comfort to God’s people throughout history. But it’s also one that can be misinterpreted when read as a superficial or automatic encouragement. This verse does not say that everything that happens is good. It does not say that God approves of everything that happens. What it says is much deeper: God has the power and intention to transform even pain into purpose — if we are willing to trust Him and love Him. Today, we’ll break down this passage…
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06Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Jeremiah 29:11 — When I Don’t Understand, I Can Still Trust

Jeremiah 29:11 — When I Don’t Understand, I Can Still Trust

Bible Study, Blog
Introduction: How Do You Trust When Everything Feels Confusing? There are seasons in life when the future feels uncertain. Frustrated plans, unexpected news, closed doors. And in those dark days, we begin to ask: What is God doing? Does any of this make sense? Does He really have a plan for me? Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most quoted verses when we talk about God’s purpose. And while we often hear it used as a generic or motivational promise, this verse holds a much deeper power — especially when we understand when and why it was written. God wasn’t speaking to a people who were comfortable or successful. He was speaking to a people in exile — afflicted, humiliated, and far from home. That’s why this verse isn’t a…
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04Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments
How AI Can Be a Tool for the Gospel (With Caution and Discernment)

How AI Can Be a Tool for the Gospel (With Caution and Discernment)

Daily Life, News & Discernment, Technology
Once upon a time, Christian creators had to fight to get access to platforms — printing presses, radio stations, TV shows. Today, the battlefield has changed, and so have the tools. We’re not just dealing with microphones and guitars anymore. We’re now working with AI — and it’s everywhere. For some, that sounds scary and it has it's share of positives and negatives. As a Christian and also tech person in the industry in my secular job (Software Engineer)..For me AI, it sounds like a God-given opportunity. Let me explain. AI Isn’t the Message — It’s Just the Tool There’s a growing fear that AI is replacing human creativity. And yes, when people let AI generate full sermons, devotionals, or music without any conviction behind or worse fake content preaching…
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04Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Jesus — The Son of God Made Man

Jesus — The Son of God Made Man

Blog, Lives that Speak
Why study the life of Jesus? There are people who changed history... And then there’s Jesus, who changed eternity. We’re not talking about a mere prophet, a moral teacher, or a revolutionary leader or religious symbol. Jesus is the center of the universe, the Savior of the world, the Son of God made flesh. Studying His life is not about getting to know a character— It’s about encountering the One who loved us first. It’s knowing that God Himself chose to walk our streets, speak our language, feel our pain—and He did it all out of love. It’s looking up to heaven and realizing that heaven came down. Brief Biography Name: Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) — Meaning: “Yahweh saves” Earthly parents: Mary (virgin mother) and Joseph (legal father) Birth: Around…
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03Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments
Passionate Christians: Called to Truth, Cautious of Legalism

Passionate Christians: Called to Truth, Cautious of Legalism

Blog, News & Discernment, Spiritual Growth
In an increasingly dark and morally confused world, God is raising up passionate Christians — men and women whose hearts burn with the Gospel, who are zealous for truth, and unafraid to call out sin. These believers are not lukewarm, not seeking the world’s approval, and are committed to proclaiming the Word with boldness and clarity. I feel this is my calling in life. I have never been so passionate in my life about something than the love I feel for our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, sharing the Gospel, learning about apologetics. I feel it’s my calling and I want the Lord to use me and now I feel it’s the time in my life to fullfill the Lords purpose for my life. This passion is urgent. As Franklin…
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