The Watchman

The nation celebrates two hundred and fifty years of independence, highlighting sacrifices like Nathan Hale’s and emphasizing that true freedom, bought with blood, is meant to be shared and served to others.

Chronic bitterness harms health and relationships; letting go of past hurt is essential for healing and future growth.

The content emphasizes that holding onto unforgiveness harms ourselves more than the offender. It encourages active forgiveness as a command, promoting healing and freedom from bitterness as a continuous choice.

When Did You Last Actually Listen? Stephen Covey once said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Read that again. Most people — not some people. Most. And if we are being brutally honest with ourselves this morning, that includes… Read more: Be Still: The Discipline of Sacred Silence

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.Genesis 50:20 Before I retired from the United States Air Force nine years ago, I had many big plans. For sixteen years I had… Read more: Finding Hope in Trials: The Power of ‘But God’

Vigilance is crucial for Christians, warning against subtle temptations from the devil while protecting one’s faith and loved ones.

The heart, a wondrous yet deceitful organ, symbolizes our essence and guides our choices, often leading us astray. Trusting in it can devastate relationships and homes. Through Christ, however, we find hope and transformation, moving from spiritual death to life. Embrace this journey of faith and guard your heart diligently.

Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? Good question! I don’t normally answer these writings prompts, but thought I would take a shot at this one today. There are times I spend some considerable thought on the past. As well all know, we can’t… Read more: Daily Writing Prompt

The content emphasizes that salvation is not earned through good deeds or religious efforts but is a divine gift from God, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9. Despite our shortcomings and the desire for control over our fate, it is grace through faith in Christ that allows us a place in Heaven, highlighting human unworthiness and God’s compassion.

As 2025 starts, many focus on improving their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, with a noticeable increase in Bible sales. People seek peace through Scripture amidst global uncertainties. The author reflects on personal goals, emphasizing the importance of reading the Bible, encouraging others to embrace this transformative experience.

In Ephesians 4:7-16, Paul emphasizes that spiritual gifts are essential for the growth and unity of the Church, the body of Christ. Each believer is equipped with unique gifts to serve others, reinforcing the idea that communal support and leadership foster spiritual maturity, preventing stagnation. Unity arises from utilizing diverse gifts effectively.

The Book of Judges highlights Israel’s cyclical rebellion against God, characterized by a lack of leadership and chaos. Despite their repeated abandonment of the Lord and subsequent oppression, God demonstrated grace by raising up Judges to deliver them. This cycle of sin, judgment, and redemption illustrates God’s justice and faithfulness throughout Israel’s history.

The post raises a thought-provoking question about comforting others without mentioning God. As a Christian, I believe in sharing the hope and peace found in Jesus Christ. It’s natural to want others to experience that same joy. While some may find it offensive, I believe it’s important to share the good news with those who are hurting.

Our relationships, though flawed, can thrive with continuous care. Just like tending a garden, we must nurture and protect them. Like watering the seeds, relationships need ongoing attention to prevent stagnation. Setting boundaries is essential, guarding against outside forces. We must also prune out negativity before it takes root. With effort, relationships can flourish.

The content brings up an important discussion about the misconception of living a comfortable and prosperous life as a Christian. I challenges the common belief and back it up with relevant Bible verses.

This post portrays a strong message of motivation and encouragement to take action in serving and fulfilling a greater purpose. Using biblical references to support the message, this post delivers a powerful call to action and highlights the importance of active service in the Christian faith.

As a child, did you ever play the game, “Follow the Leader”? What about “Simon Says”? One of the benefits of these games that I think we all played, was that we had to pay attention to things happening in front and of us. If we didn’t pay attention, we… Read more: When Christ “Calls”: The Cost of Discipleship

Several days ago I wrote the first part of this in Obedience. Obedience is often a hard lesson for us to learn. We struggle with obedience as children, and unless we learn what it truly means to be obedient, that struggle carries forward into our adult lives. For those who… Read more: Obedience – Part II

You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? This entry today will be relatively short. If I was to write an autobiography, my opening sentence would be this. It’s also the same sentence that is under my senior picture in my high school yearbook. “To God be the glory, great… Read more: Reflection Question

When most of us think of being obedient, we probably think of when we were a child and our parents and/or guardian told us to do something. Perhaps we think of being at school and a teacher tells us to do something. I was never really good at that and… Read more: Obedience

There are some military service-connected disabilities that are visible, such as amputations, burns, and physical scars, to those passing by.  On the other hand, there are many service-connected disabilities resulting from military combat operations that are unseen and invisible to those the combat veteran comes in contact with on a… Read more: Military Service-Connected Disabilities, Marriages, and Families

The Metanarrative of Scripture The Greatest Humanitarian Mission Ever Carried Out. If one was to look at major humanitarian missions over the last several decades, they would read about missions such as Operation Tamadachi in Japan in 2011, the global response to aid Pakistan, the humanitarian response to Haiti in… Read more: God’s “Big Story”

Sympathy. We see it a lot on social media posts when someone is going through a difficulty in life. Scroll through the comments and you’ll read “Thoughts and prayers” repeatedly. I’ll admit that I also post these words, because sometimes words escape me and all I can let them know… Read more: Empathy

I read my Bible a lot. Normally, I try to go through the Bible, cover to cover, every ninety to one hundred and twenty days. There are a lot of benefits to reading large portions of Scripture at a time. I’m not studying verses when I do this; that’s for… Read more: Why Do I Read My Bible?

No human being who has ever stepped foot on this earth has been so controversial as Jesus.  Throughout history, men and women have sought to disprove His credibility, His deity, and His humanity.  Why is the humanity of Jesus Christ so important?  Jesus Christ, both fully God and fully human, is able to fully relate to humanity, and denying Christ came in the flesh is denying Jesus was and is the Messiah.