by Jon Hughes | Apr 30, 2025 | Christian Life
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”— Psalm 40:3 (NIV) We often read the Bible through the lens of our grown-up experiences—through layers of hurt, failure, doubt, and...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Hughes | Apr 23, 2025 | Christian Life
Scripture Focus: Luke 16:1–13 Jesus never shied away from tough truths. In Luke 16, He drops a parable that can make us scratch our heads: the story of the dishonest manager. At first glance, it seems like Jesus is praising shady behavior. But look closer—this isn’t...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Hughes | Apr 22, 2025 | Christian Life
As believers, our mission is to boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, standing firm in the truth of Scripture and calling all people to repentance and faith in Him. One of the clearest and most powerful verses in the New Testament about salvation is Romans 10:9:...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Hughes | Apr 21, 2025 | Christian Life
In the United States, Christianity has long been a cornerstone of cultural identity. Yet, recent research paints a concerning picture of the faith’s current state. According to the 2025 American Worldview Inventory conducted by the Cultural Research Center at...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Hughes | Apr 19, 2025 | Christian Life
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of thoughts that seem to flood our minds—many of them negative, fearful, or even sinful. People often say, “I can’t control my thoughts,” as if they are helpless in the face of their mental...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Hughes | Apr 18, 2025 | Christian Life
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”— Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) This verse is one of the most quoted and beloved scriptures in the Bible. It’s plastered on coffee mugs, t-shirts, gym bags, and motivational posters everywhere. At...