Faith
Starfleet Academy and the Weight of Love: When Two Lives Clash With Trillions
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Impossible Choice In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 10, we witness one of the most gut-wrenching moral dilemmas in modern science fiction. Cadet Caleb and his comrades face an impossible decision: rescue two trapped Starfleet officers or complete their mission to take down a wall that prevents a catastrophic explosion—all while knowing that failure means the death of trillions. “I thought Starfleet doesn’t leave anyone behind.” “Caleb, I know what you’re feeling, but if he blows those mines, it’s the end of the Federation.Song of Songs: A Divine Love Story
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Introduction: The Song of All Songs Among the 66 books of the Bible, few are as beautifully intimate and passionately expressive as the Song of Songs (also called the Song of Solomon). This poetic masterpiece stands apart from other biblical writings—it’s not primarily about law, history, prophecy, or doctrine. It’s about love. “The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.” — Song of Songs 1:1 This ancient love poem tells the story of Solomon and a young Shulammite woman—a humble vineyard keeper who captures the king’s heart.Faith in Focus: The Power of the Gospel
Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Power of the Gospel “Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel.” The transformative power of the gospel. This week’s focus on Romans reminds us that our faith shapes how we live, love, and interact with the world. Prayer Lord, help us to live out your Word in our daily lives. Amen.The Peace That Passes Understanding
Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Peace That Passes Understanding The Lord Himself is peace — Judges 6:24 When the world demands my hurry, When the waves crash high and wide, When the storms of life surround me And I cannot see the tide— There is One who walks beside me, Who the raging waters knows, Who whispers through the chaos, “Child, be still, here is your rest.” Not the peace the world offers, Not the calm that comes and goes, But a peace beyond all understanding, Deepest river, gentle rose.The Joy of the Lord: Finding Light in the Gathering Dark
Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
An Evening Reflection The sun is setting now, isn’t it? Those golden hours slip away so quietly—sometimes we barely notice the light fading until suddenly we’re surrounded by the soft weight of evening. It’s in these moments that something ancient stirs in us. A longing. A reaching. For what, exactly? We can’t always name it. But God can. When the World Goes Quiet There’s a particular kind of silence that only comes after sunset.The Joy of the Lord: A Fruit That Radiates
Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Galatians 5:22-23 - “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Joy is not happiness. Happiness is circumstantial—it’s tied to what’s happening around us. Joy runs deeper. It’s not dependent on good weather, good news, or good fortune. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, which means it grows in us regardless of what’s going on in our lives. The Source of True JoyIran's Supreme Leader: Reports of Khamenei's Death
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Iran’s Supreme Leader: Reports of Khamenei’s Death What we know — and what we don’t. What the News Is Saying Multiple news sources are reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the US-Israeli military operation on Saturday. Sources Reporting: Iran International: “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in Saturday airstrikes” (Iran International) Reuters: “Israel says Khamenei is dead, Iran says he is ‘commanding the field’” (Reuters)War in the Middle East: A Prayer for Peace
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
War in the Middle East: A Prayer for Peace When the world is on fire, where do we turn? As I write this, the Middle East is escalating rapidly. US and Israeli forces have launched strikes across Iran. Iran has retaliated with missile barrages toward Israel. Civilian targets have been hit. Families are in bomb shelters. Here is what we know — and more importantly, where we should turn. What Is Happening Based on current reporting:When Acting Becomes Sacrifice: Jonathan Roumie and the Weight of the Cross
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This is a reflection on the news that Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” has described experiencing PTSD from filming the crucifixion scenes in Season 6. Carrying the Cross: When Art Becomes Reality There’s a moment in every actor’s career where the line between performance and reality blurs. For Jonathan Roumie, that line didn’t just blur—it shattered. In an interview with Lila Rose, Roumie opened up about the profound toll portraying Jesus’ crucifixion has taken on him, describing his own “sort of PTSD” from the experience.Faith in Focus: When It’s Not Okay, But You’re Still Here
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
When It’s Not Okay, But You’re Still Here “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Sometimes life hits hard. Some days we’re tired, we can barely stand, and life feels heavier than we planned. But here’s the beautiful truth: it’s okay to not be okay — as long as we’re still here.Faith in Focus: Gospel Rap That Will Move Your Soul
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Gospel Rap That Will Move Your Soul “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” — Mark 16:15 If you’ve ever needed a reminder that faith and creativity intersect in powerful ways, this one’s for you. The Video Watch on YouTube This isn’t your typical worship song — it’s a bold, unapologetic declaration of faith set to hip-hop rhythms. From the first beat, it calls believers to action.