The Historical Moment: Faith, Fear, and the Pilgrimage of Courage

From the first disciples who left their nets to follow Jesus, to the martyrs who gave their lives rather than deny Christ, the call to deny oneself has echoed across centuries. This call—to embrace the higher self, to risk comfort and safety for the sake of faith—found a dramatic and often tragic stage in the high Middle Ages: the Crusades. Yet the lessons remain, as the spiritual battle between fear, self-interest,…

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Love: How Christianity United Story and Reason — and Why It Still Matters Today

“He has set eternity in the human heart.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 Humanity’s story is, at its core, a story of longing — a search for meaning, truth, and love that transcends time and culture. From the myths of ancient civilizations to the meditations of philosophers and the prayers of believers, one question remains constant: what is our relationship with God? Christianity stands uniquely at the crossroads of myth and reason, faith…

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Humanism, LGBTQ+ Philosophy, and the Dangers of Self-Affirmation: A Biblical Perspective

Humanism, LGBTQ+ Philosophy, and the Dangers of Self-Affirmation: A Biblical Perspective In recent years, we’ve seen a growing shift in how people view identity, morality, and what it means to be human. Central to this shift is the philosophy of ‘humanism’, which elevates humanity as the ultimate source of meaning and truth. Alongside this, the ‘LGBTQ+ philosophy’, with its focus on ‘self-affirmation’ and ‘self-expression’, has gained increasing influence. Both movements affirm…

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What It Means to Be a Man: Biblical Manhood and the Call to Reflect God’s Strength

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 Introduction: Rediscovering True Manhood In today’s culture, the definition of manhood is blurred. Some say it means independence and dominance. Others, that masculinity is dangerous or outdated. Both miss the truth. The Bible paints a different and deeper picture. True manhood is not defined by pride…

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God’s Design for Sexuality: Reflecting His Glory in Every Part of Life

“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27 Introduction: Created to Reflect God In every generation, humanity wrestles with questions of identity, desire, and purpose. Modern culture often treats sexuality as something we own—something to define or reinvent according to personal feeling. But Scripture gives us a different starting point: we belong to God.…

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Polycarp’s Unshakable Faith: A Model of True Identity

Unshakable Identity: What Poly Introduction: The Search for Identity We live in an age obsessed with identity. Everywhere we look—social media, advertising, entertainment—we hear the same message: “Be true to yourself.” “Define who you are.” “Create your own truth.” Modern society tells us that identity is self-made—something we build through choices, appearance, or success. But for the early Christians, identity wasn’t something you invented; it was something you received. It wasn’t…

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