Journey with Hope

False teaching in the church rarely announces itself. It sounds spiritual, compassionate, and even biblical—until core truths begin to erode. Peter warned that false teachers would arise quietly, distort doctrine, and lead many astray. When foundational beliefs about Christ, sin, and salvation are compromised, the damage reaches far beyond individuals and affects the witness of the entire church.

Spiritual deception doesn’t always come from outside the church. It often begins within—when believers start believing lies about God or themselves. From false teachers to worldly wisdom, we must stay alert, grounded in Scripture, and guided by the Holy Spirit.

Scoffers mock truth—then and now—but God blesses the teachable. From online “trolls” to biblical scoffers, pride closes hearts while humility opens them to God’s wisdom. Are you teachable or a scoffer? Discover what Scripture says about both.

YouTube is filled with every imaginable person preaching and/or teaching about the Bible. We can find highly educated and qualified...

Life is a series of life altering and difficult decisions. What career should I pursue? Who should I marry? Where should I live? ...

In a society filled with online arguments, should Christians engage with those who oppose their faith? Discover when and how to 'Answer a fool'.

Loving Friends or Friendly Enemies I heard a pastor say recently that we have confused love for people with being friends with our enemies. I thought about this a lot. Can we love someone and not be friends with them? The Bible says yes. James 4:4(b) says this, "Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." James acknowledges in chapter 2 verse 8 that we should love our neighbor as ourselves. So James knows the requirement for love of

Gideon was a judge of Israel from the tribe of Manasseh, the youngest of his father's children from the weakest tribe, but called by God...

Spiritual discernment is not instinct—it is cultivated through prayer, Scripture, and wisdom. The Bible warns that false teaching often sounds convincing and appeals to emotion rather than truth. Mature believers learn to test all teaching against God’s Word, discern motives, and pursue wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and grounded in sound doctrine.

Is being “nice” the same as bearing spiritual fruit? Not necessarily. The fruit of the Spirit is not about appearances, personality, or self-control for show—it reveals the work of Christ within us. True Christian fruit grows from humility, discernment, and a heart shaped by the Holy Spirit, not from image management or hidden motives.