Every spring, kitchens around the world undergo a curious transformation. Bread is discarded, crumbs are hunted, and leaven is removed – not for cleanliness, but for meaning. The Days of Unleavened Bread are a week-long reminder that leaving sin is not a moment, but a process. Israel left Egypt in a night, but Egypt did not leave them as quickly. In the same way, repentance…
Story Tag: FaithJourney
Living Your Best Life – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Human Beings
“Living your best life” is a popular phrase, but what does it truly mean? Many define it as maximizing happiness, comfort, and success. Yet Scripture challenges that assumption. The Bible repeatedly shows that blessing and ease are not the same. James writes, “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,” and Paul reminds us that “all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus…
The Fall Festivals – Jerold Aust ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Holy Days
Long before modern maps, people used creative methods to represent their world. For example, the Marshall Islanders crafted stick charts to depict winds and wave patterns, while Eskimos carved coastal maps from ivory, and early Europeans sketched maps on cave walls. The concept of mapping is deeply human, representing a form of communication and understanding. Even today, we use the term “map” to describe plans…
Purpose Of Law: The Image of God – Staff Writers leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Law
Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Vision here means a prophetic understanding of future reality. Without purpose and direction, progress is impossible. Knowing our purpose is crucial. God gives humanity a purpose, a destination, and a path to get there, encapsulated in the Bible, including its laws. “Torah” is better translated as teaching or instruction. We must understand God’s purpose…
Salvation Reframed: From Scorecard to Spiritual Family truthsum.org
TS Writer
5 years ago in Plan of Salvation
The Christian world is filled with debates about salvation. Is it once saved, always saved? Can it be lost? Do works matter? These questions all assume salvation is a transaction—something to secure or maintain. But what if salvation isn’t about a scorecard at all? Scripture reveals a different perspective. Jesus said no one can come to Him unless the Father draws them (John 6:44). This…