The Christian path is not for the faint of heart; the ravenous enemy stalks and prowls day and night. Indeed, the stronger the faith, the harder the chase. However, we do not have to wait until death to see the Lord's goodness. He is the God of the living.

Textbooks and technology can only take us so far. Chasing manmade theories to find truth leads to more theories. Going down rabbit holes to find truth leads to deeper rabbit holes. Man can educate himself, but what is creativity without meaning, technology without noble purpose, information without understanding, or education without a calling?

How many years did we waste in the world? How many years do we have left to dedicate to God? Without clear direction, how do we know which way to go? Sometimes, we cannot clearly see God’s plan. Apostle Paul described this type of uncertainty as looking through a glass darkly. We have limited sight distance now, but all mysteries will be revealed.

How do we determine if we are growing in Christ? Will the Lord find us in the nursery or the soda shop? Has our relationship with the Lord developed over the years, or have we become stagnant? Brothers and sisters, we gauge our growth by God’s Word.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Only the Lord can make us whole. Without him, we are dirty, leaky cups. Trying to fill the emptiness with fornication, social media, marijuana, or vain religion only widens the cracks in our vessels. On the other hand, Jesus fills those who hunger and thirst after righteousness.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

People serve false Christs they conjure in their minds to suit their generation. Americans have followed the Hippy Jesus, the Purpose-Driven Jesus, the Prosperity Jesus, and the Hipster Jesus. The new and inclusive Gen-Z Jesus does not require rebirth, conversion, or transformation. Do you follow the real Jesus?   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Isaiah prophesied that a son would be born of a virgin, and his name would be Emmanuel, meaning God with us. There is a difference between sensing God is present and knowing God is present. We need assurance that God is with us seven days a week. We need assurance that we have been born again through the blood of the cross and the power of Christ's resurrection.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

With experience, we become skilled at hiding stored-up bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. Our secrets are hidden, but God searches the heart.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Christians are becoming increasingly entangled with religious, political, and academic systems that shackle the mind. We live in a world of constructs that draw people away from Christ. Driven to save the world, many Christians try to solve spiritual problems with manmade solutions.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

We have done nothing to earn salvation or the Spirit. It was God’s will to sacrifice his only Son so that we could be redeemed. It was God's will to send the Holy Spirit to comfort us. And through his New Testament—the blood of the New Covenant—he washes away our sins. Many ignore his calls, but the Lord blesses believers with eternal life—by his Spirit.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

The problem with the Pharisees is that they dropped the stones but carried their stony hearts away with them. The Lord searches our hearts to see what we treasure. Through him, the light of truth exposes sin. No one is sinless, so how we receive the Word matters. Do we repent or walk away? Jesus warned his disciples to take heed how they hear.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Many believers grow impatient and irritable with God, especially during trials. God promised never to leave or forsake us, but we often impatiently interfere with his plans, causing unnecessary suffering and delays. Actually, we think we are waiting for God, but he is waiting for us to trust him. Every promise God made is sure.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Like Adam and Eve, we try to play hide-and-seek with God. Recall the couple was tempted to sin in the garden. Indeed, we all have been cast out of the garden, for all have sinned. We can try to hide, but God will find us. Every person will face him, now or later. The good news is that God sent his only Son not to condemn the world but to save it.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Once Jesus reveals the kingdom’s mysteries, we can understand his title as the Prince of Peace. God reigns over all creation as the supreme ruler, but we have violated his commandments. Thus, to save us from certain death, he sent his Son. Everything in history pivots around that moment in time. Jesus’s birth, death, and resurrection prove that the kingdom of God is at hand.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

The impossible is possible for believers. Jesus marveled at the centurion's great faith. Faithfulness pleases God, and, in return, he makes us whole.    Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Gorging on what the world offers never satisfies. If we hunger and thirst after righteousness, he will fill us to overflowing.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

God is the potter, and we are the clay. He fashioned this world on his terms and created man in his image. Whether we like it or not, he has established the moral code and the path to redemption. Nevertheless, people continue to rebel against God’s order and question his motives.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Satan is the ringmaster of this three-ring circus called contemporary worship, and his false prophets provide the entertainment. Masquerading as ministers of truth, they deceive many. Without discernment, even seasoned disciples could be drawn by the alluring spectacle. Believers must recognize the enemy and expose him!   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

The spiritual battle between good and evil is real. Indeed, the world beyond the senses is deeper, vaster, and more powerful than the physical world. Jesus Christ conquered death and the grave, thwarting Satan’s agenda. While the earthly battle ensues for human souls, the Lord has equipped his disciples with a superpower beyond anything movie producers could imagine!   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Jesus is particular about how disciples overcome temptation. Because our battles are not carnal, temptation tries our faith and develops our patience. Despite how long we suffer—despite how difficult a trial may be—Jesus has already overcome the world. We walk by faith and not by sight because our victory is eternal.   Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/