God Is Love — But Test the Spirits: A Reflection on 1 John 4

Dec 2, 2025

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Advent 2025, Christianity, Daily Reflections, Scripture Reflections, Spiritual discernment

A Cry for Justice: Wrestling with Darkness in the Light of Christ

As a Catholic navigating the shadows of our world, I cling to the words of St. Paul in Ephesians 6:12: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil… Read ⇢
Elohei Haelohim (A Song of Gratitude)

Preface This is an original song, prose I wrote as a celebratory praise to God in the same voice as Psalm. Elohei Haelohim (A Song of Gratitude) Verse 1 Elohei Haeloh, God of gods, You reign, Mighty and awesome, no partiality shown. From the dawn of time, Your love remains,… Read ⇢
Peter: Stepping Out in Faith

As I delve into the first chapter of 1 Peter, I am struck by the profound enthusiasm and deep love for Jesus Christ that emanates from Peter’s words. There’s a genuine, radiant joy in his message as he speaks of our “living hope” through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. By… Read ⇢
Divine Justice

As I finished reading James 5 this morning, its words struck me with hope and conviction. The chapter boldly declares that those who hoard wealth by exploiting the vulnerable will face divine justice. Their gold and silver will corrode, their fine garments will be eaten by moths, and the cries… Read ⇢
My Time Here is Short, Like a Mist

James 4:14 (ESV) “Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” As I immerse myself in the book of James, I’m struck by how its timeless truth speaks directly to our… Read ⇢
Being Called By the Holy Spirit

I’ve been struck by the outpouring of grief on X following the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk. Many are touched by his loss, yet some may not fully grasp the deep Christian faith that anchors his family during this time. How, in the face of such a profound loss, can… Read ⇢
Hung By My Tongue

As a teacher, I am called to guide and uplift the young souls entrusted to my care, yet James 3 pierces my heart with its sobering truth about the power of the tongue. “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who… Read ⇢
A Prayer For Yu Menglong

In the stillness of my faith, I rarely speak of worldly fame, yet the tragic passing of Yu Menglong has stirred my soul with a deep sense of injustice—wrought by hidden hands and the swift silencing of all voices seeking truth about his death. What was quickly labeled a suicide,… Read ⇢
September: Tragedies and the Beacon of Hope

This September has dawned under a heavy shadow of tragedies across our world, reminding us of the fragility of life and the pervasive grip of darkness. From the relentless persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the brutal murder of Ashur Sarnaya in… Read ⇢