The world praises conquest. We admire those who dominate markets, silence opponents, and achieve quick victories. But Scripture is clear. Patience and self-control are greater than brute force. Power without control destroys. Control guided by patience builds. “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32) … Continue reading Patience Over Power
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You Do Not Get to Judge “Almost Christian”
I recently read the article titled “I’m almost ready to become a Christian.” It is meant to comfort those who feel close, but not close enough. But I am angry, not at the writer, but at how Christians misuse that phrase to draw boundaries that only God can draw. When they teach that “almost Christian” … Continue reading You Do Not Get to Judge “Almost Christian”
Mary Magdalene Wasn’t a Prostitute
Mary Magdalene is often described as a former prostitute who repented and followed Jesus. The Bible never says this. The Gospels introduce her in Luke 8:2 as “Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.” That is all. There is no mention of sexual sin or immoral behavior. Her name simply means she … Continue reading Mary Magdalene Wasn’t a Prostitute
Faith Recon - Soldiers of Our Shepherd 