Keep The Faith

Why We All Need Yeshua (Jesus): Understanding Sin and the Kingdom of God Sin is more than breaking rules — it is stepping outside the life God designed for us. The Ten Commandments reveal God’s heart, but they also reveal our failure to live as we should. Scripture tells us that the law exposes our sin, not to condemn us forever, but to lead us to the One who can heal us. Through Jesus, God opens the way back into His Kingdom, where repentance becomes transformation, and faith becomes unity with the Father, the Son, and one another. What Is Sin? At its core, sin is disobeying God’s precepts — turning away from the way of life He set before us. God gave humanity ten foundational commandments, ten principles meant to shape how we live with Him and with one another. In Exodus 20 , He speaks directly to His people, revealing His heart, His holiness, and His expectations. But Scripture also tells us something sobering: The law doesn’t make us righteous—...

Edited 1/2/2026 I have been thinking about this post. I am getting lazy and have been looking for AI to create my final post, correct my mistakes, and make it look pretty, but I am noticing that it is taking me away from my original thoughts.  Back to my original thoughts:  I think we can glean important concepts from the Acts church that we can use in our communities, but I think some things should be different.  When the Acts church started, it consisted of the apostles and followers of Jesus during his public ministry of about three to three and a half years. They heard his teachings, saw with their own eyes' the miracles he performed. They were all witnesses to the prophecies, verifying that he WAS/IS the Messiah. They were, in essence, all in the kingdom of God, Father God's kingdom.  We no longer have these people with us, but their stories were passed on in writings and by word of mouth. The Bible is a collection of sacred texts for Christianity and Judaism. T...

Test The Spirits Jesus frequently warned about false teachers and prophets, cautioning his followers to be discerning. Here are some key scriptures: Matthew 7:15 – "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves." Matthew 24:24 – "For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect." Luke 6:26 – "Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets." 2 Peter 2:1 – "They will secretly introduce destructive heresies—even denying the Master who bought them." 1 John 4:1 – "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." Recognizing false teachings requires discernment and a strong foundation in biblical truth. Here are some key ways to identify them: Distorted Sc...

Restoration A study of biblical restoration through covenant renewal, repentance, and God’s faithfulness. Something I like to do when I am studying a specific subject in the Bible is make a list of all the scriptures. This post goes with my earlier post: Forgiveness – Repentance – Restoration . Covenant Renewal & Restoration Deuteronomy 29:1 These are the words of the covenant that Yahweh commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab besides the covenant that he made with them at Horeb. Restoration of the Temple 2 Chronicles 24:13 So those doing the work labored, and the restoration for the work made progress under their hand. And they restored the house of God to its position and strengthened it. Restoration of the Wall 2 Chronicles 27:3 ...

“Inspirational digital painting of two luminous figures reaching toward each other, forming a radiant golden bridge of energy that symbolizes divine unity and spiritual connection. A glowing heavenly city shines in the distance, with an open Bible, wooden cross, and a soaring dove framing the path of faith. Warm golden tones and celestial light express the theme of becoming one in Christ and the flow of giving energy.” 📖 Scripture Focus “Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak from myself, but the Father residing in me does his works.” John 14:10 (LEB) “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (LEB) “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed… and it shall stand forever.” Daniel 2:44 (KJV) 🌤 Opening Reflection I haven’t posted in a while. My body has been going through thing...

A Vision That Changed My Questions There are moments in our walk with God that reshape us—not by giving answers, but by awakening deeper questions. This is one of those moments for me. What I experienced was unexpected, unsettling, and ultimately transforming. I share it here in the hope that it may speak to someone else who is wrestling with the mystery of God’s ways. The Vision In an earlier post, I mentioned a vision I had—not a dream, but something that happened during a conversation with Jesus. As I was speaking with Him in my mind, as I often do, I suddenly felt Jesus and the Holy Spirit get up and leave my presence without a word. It felt like standing before a group of people, speaking to them, and watching them all silently rise and walk away. I was stunned. How could Jesus leave without saying anything? I knew there was no point in continuing to talk, because no one was there anymore. Then I found myself standing in a completely desolate place. Imagine a ...