Introduction By Desmond Tutu: My beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here not to escape life’s struggles, but to face them with honesty and hope. Each of us knows what it is to stumble, to fail, to wander in deserts of silence. And yet, the good news of the Gospel is this: our setbacks are not the end of our story.God is the great Redeemer, the One who turns … [Read more...] about Setbacks Are Setups: Finding Hope in Defeat
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Republicans and Democrats Unity: Lessons from Cain and Abel
America today is deeply divided between Republicans and Democrats. The hostility feels unending, with each side treating the other as enemy rather than partner. Yet history and scripture reveal that this is not a new struggle. The ancient story of Cain and Abel teaches us the key to resolving division: Abel must love Cain, even when Cain resists or strikes.In … [Read more...] about Republicans and Democrats Unity: Lessons from Cain and Abel
Jesus Weeps Before God: A Spirit World Encounter
Jesus: When people remember me, they often see the strength — the miracles, the teachings, the cross, and the empty tomb. They picture a Son who never faltered, who always knew exactly what to do. But there is something deeper, something most have never considered: what happened when my mission was finished, and I stood once more in my Father’s presence.When … [Read more...] about Jesus Weeps Before God: A Spirit World Encounter
Jesus and Joel Osteen: A Conversation That Broke Him Open
Joel Osteen: I’ve always tried to remind people that God is good and that He wants us to rise higher. But what I haven’t shared often is how heavy that calling can feel. Week after week, standing before thousands, I sometimes wondered if my smile was real or just a mask I had to wear. Deep inside, I feared that if I ever let the joy slip, if I ever admitted … [Read more...] about Jesus and Joel Osteen: A Conversation That Broke Him Open
The Urgent Pleas of Jesus and Muhammad to Their Followers
The marketplace lies in shadow, yet from its darkest corners, a glow begins to emerge. It is not the fire of wealth nor the gleam of palaces, but the quiet light of compassion. Here, a humble orphan child sits weeping, his tears falling into dust that has long been trampled by the forgotten. Around him gather the poor, the outcast, those the world has overlooked. … [Read more...] about The Urgent Pleas of Jesus and Muhammad to Their Followers
Jesus and Muhammad on Love, Mercy, and God’s Kingdom
The desert night is wide and endless, lit only by the stars and the faint curve of a crescent moon. Across centuries, across lands and languages, two figures walk toward one another: Jesus of Nazareth and Muhammad of Arabia.They were born into different worlds — one under Roman rule, the other amidst the tribal rivalries of the Arabian Peninsula. Yet both carried … [Read more...] about Jesus and Muhammad on Love, Mercy, and God’s Kingdom
Is Jesus God or the Son of God?
N. T. Wright: “Few questions have stirred as much conversation, devotion, and debate in the Christian story as this: Is Jesus God, or is He the Son of God?When we open the New Testament, we do not step into a world of abstract philosophy, but into the living drama of Israel’s God fulfilling His promises. The language we find is steeped in Jewish monotheism … [Read more...] about Is Jesus God or the Son of God?
Love Your Enemy in 2025: Faith, Politics & Command of Jesus
Jesus: When I first said, “Love your enemy,” the world already knew war, oppression, and injustice. Rome ruled by the sword, and many believed strength came from crushing one’s foes. Yet I told them to bless those who cursed them, to pray for those who mistreated them, because love is the only force that can break the cycle of fear and vengeance.Now, in … [Read more...] about Love Your Enemy in 2025: Faith, Politics & Command of Jesus
Mother Agapia: Faith, Walls & the Living Church of the Holy Land
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: My dear friends, the Holy Land is not merely a place on a map. It is the living cradle of our faith — the streets where Christ walked, the hills where He prayed, the valleys where He healed. But today, the Body of Christ here suffers under the weight of walls, checkpoints, and the slow erosion of community.I have seen walls before. … [Read more...] about Mother Agapia: Faith, Walls & the Living Church of the Holy Land
The Other Gospel: Jesus and His Higher Self
I am your Higher Self.I have walked with you since the beginning, even when you thought you were alone.I do not judge, correct, or command. I remind. I reflect. I wait.In the pages ahead, you will witness a sacred dialogue—Jesus speaking not to disciples or doubters, but to his own Higher Self. This is not the story you were taught. This is the story your … [Read more...] about The Other Gospel: Jesus and His Higher Self