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The Ultimate Identity Theft

Posted in God, Religion, tagged , , , , , , on May 28, 2026| Leave a Comment »

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

Posted in Belief, Faith, Heart, Mouth, tagged , , , , , , on May 24, 2026| Leave a Comment »

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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Stop Giving God Directions

Posted in Christ, tagged , , , , on May 15, 2026| Leave a Comment »

We’ve all been there: staring at a massive problem and handing God a step-by-step project plan on how to fix it. We pray for the promotion by Friday, the healing via this specific doctor, or the relationship to mend with these exact words.

The problem? When God doesn’t follow our “how,” we don’t just get confused—we get discouraged. We think He isn’t listening because He didn’t follow the GPS coordinates we gave Him.

The Mix-Up
God absolutely calls us to pray. He is deeply invested in the “what” of your life. He wants to hear about the anxiety, the empty bank account, and the broken heart. But somewhere along the line, we started confusing submitting a request with managing a consultant.

Why the “How” is Hurting You
When you pray for a specific outcome through a specific method, you create a narrow window for “success.”

Expectation: “God, fix my career stress by making my boss move to a different department.”

Reality: Your boss stays exactly where they are.

Result: You feel abandoned by God, even though He might be trying to build resilience in you or opening a door for a better job elsewhere.

Leave the Strategy to Him
Try this shift: Tell Him the “what,” but leave Him the “how.”

“Then the LORD called Samuel. Samuel answered, ‘Here I am.'” — 1 Samuel 3:4

Samuel didn’t tell God how to speak or what the message should be; he simply made himself available. He was ready for the “what” without micromanaging the delivery.

The Challenge:
Next time you’re stressed, bring the raw problem to Him.

The What: “God, I’m overwhelmed by this debt.”

The What: “Lord, I feel completely lost in my career.”

Then, stop. Don’t attach a list of instructions. Trust that the Creator of the universe has a better “how” than you could ever script. When you stop trying to be the director, you finally get to enjoy the breakthrough.

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