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Broken Heart Paradox

May 30, 2026 by Fritz

The Paradox of the Broken Heart: Why Praising God Changes Everything

When your heart is broken and your spirit is thoroughly crushed, the natural human instinct is to retreat. We pull away from people, we isolate ourselves, and we turn deeply inward, focusing on the weight of our own pain. In those dark moments, it feels entirely like we are completely alone.

But scripture reveals that our feelings lie to us about proximity. Exactly when we feel the most abandoned is the precise moment God draws closest.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

An Act of Will, Not Emotion

The breakthrough happens when we stop waiting for our feelings to change before we change our focus. True spiritual warfare in times of grief doesn’t begin in your emotions; it begins in your choices.

“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” — Psalm 34:1

Notice the phrasing here. It says I will—that is an act of the will, a deliberate decision. It also specifies that His praise shall be in your mouth, not just quietly tucked away in your heart.

When you are spiraling inward, looking at your feelings will never fix your feelings. You cannot think your way out of a crushed spirit, but you can speak your way into a shift in perspective.

What You Speak, You Feel

There is a direct connection between the words that cross your lips and the state of your mind. If you talk trash, focus on the negative, and continually vocalize your despair, you will feel like trash.

When you choose to open your mouth and actively thank God that He is near—even when you can’t feel Him—and thank Him that He promises to save you, the atmosphere changes. Praise is the pivot point. By choosing to bless the Lord at all times, you break the cycle of isolation and align your speech with His truth rather than your temporary pain.

Become familiar with Psalm 34, the whole thing is encouraging.

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The Ultimate Identity Theft

May 28, 2026 by Fritz

Identity theft is a massive problem. Every day, scammers try to steal names, profiles, and data to pull off illegal moves, hoping they can pass as someone else. Because of this, we are constantly dealing with security procedures—two-factor authentication, face IDs, and security questions—just to prove we are actually who we say we are.

But here is something you might not have considered: God deals with identity theft, too.

All kinds of spiritual counterfeits and deceptive forces try to hijack His name to push their own agendas. The world is full of voices claiming to speak for God, demanding your attention, your devotion, and your life.

How do you know if the one claiming to be God is actually the real deal? How do you run an identity check?

The definitive proof is found in Jesus. He is the ultimate verification.

Hebrews 1:3

“who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,”

Colossians 1:15–17

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”

If any philosophy, leader, or spiritual entity claims to be God or speak for God, and it does not align with the living Jesus, it is a scam. Not another person who says he or she loves Jesus, not another system saying it believes in and honors Christ, not a Christ spirit who rested on Jesus, but Jesus, himself, who was raised from the dead and lives as the executor of his own will.

Any self-proclaimed prophet or deity who claims to hold the keys to eternity but never became flesh, never died for our sins instead of his own, nor anyone who remains in the grave is genuine. Jesus did it all and broke the mold.

Do not get conned by the counterfeits. Call them out.

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Wrong Train, Wrong Destination

May 24, 2026 by Fritz

Imagine booking a ticket to the sunny beaches of California, boarding the train, and settling in for a scenic adventure. You believe with all your heart that you’re heading to the West Coast. But when you step off the train, the air is sticky, the scenery is completely different, and you realize you’re actually in Galveston, Texas.

Your travel agent bought the wrong ticket. You had total sincerity, but you ended up in the wrong place.

A lot of people treat faith the same way. They know they’re supposed to “have faith,” but faith in what?

You can have all the enthusiasm and positive vibes you want, but if you get on the wrong train, you’re still going to end up at the wrong destination. The Bible doesn’t just tell us to have generic faith; it is hyper-specific about where that faith needs to be anchored.

The Destination Protocol

Romans 10:8–11 (NKJV) But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”

Locking In the Target

Real, life-altering salvation requires a specific focus and a specific confession. It’s not a vague feeling. It comes down to two concrete things:

  • The Confession: Verbally declaring that Jesus is Lord. That means declaring He is the boss, the master, and the ultimate authority in this universe and of your life.
  • The Belief: Trusting completely that God the Father physically raised Him from the dead.

Jesus isn’t a ghost, and He isn’t just a metaphor living in our hearts. He is alive, breathing, and ruling right now.

Think about the original eyewitnesses. After the crucifixion, they went to the grave and were asked a blunt question: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” The tomb was empty. For an entire month after His resurrection, Jesus walked, talked, ate, and laughed with His followers before sending them out on their mission.

It matters what you put your faith in. Sincerity won’t change your destination if you’re on the wrong tracks. Make sure you’re on the right train.

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