by Jon Hughes | Sep 21, 2025 | Christian Life
When we think of Saul, the first king of Israel, the story is often told with a sigh. He is remembered mainly as a man who failed, a tragic figure who fell short of what God required of him. In sermons and teachings, Saul is frequently portrayed as a cautionary tale—a...
by Jon Hughes | Sep 7, 2025 | Christian Life
The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Love never ends.” These three simple words carry a profound truth about both love and salvation. For a Christian, salvation is not a cold transaction or a spiritual contract. It is not an exchange of favors where we give...
by Jon Hughes | Sep 7, 2025 | Christian Life
The Bible tells us in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” This verse is not simply a suggestion or a metaphor—it is a command and a key step in salvation....
by Jon Hughes | Jul 28, 2025 | Christian Life
What makes someone a “good person”? The world has a lot to say on that. Help the poor. Don’t lie. Don’t hurt people. Be kind. Recycle. Fight injustice. Mind your own business. Smile. Be nice. Different cultures, worldviews, and religions all have their own...
by Jon Hughes | Jul 27, 2025 | Christian Life
In the middle of a long list of names and years in Genesis 5—people who lived, fathered children, and then died—we find a startling pause in the pattern. A name, a man, breaks the rhythm of mortality: Enoch. “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because...
