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Satan Is Real: But Not in the Way We’ve Been Taught
Satan is real but Scripture presents him very differently than modern Christianity often does. This in-depth biblical and historical study examines who Satan actually is, what power he does and does not have, his influence over the world and believers, and how Christ’s victory at the cross reshaped everything. By grounding our understanding in Scripture and early church history, this teaching corrects fear-based distortions and refocuses believers on truth, responsibility, an

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 296 min read


No Fire, No Revenge: The Way of Christ When We Are Rejected
In Luke 9, Jesus teaches His disciples how to respond to rejection not with fire, revenge, or coercion, but with humility, love, and faithfulness. This post explores how Christ prepared their hearts for persecution, how that teaching was lived out in church history through the Anabaptist martyr Dirk Willems, and how believers today are called to follow Jesus with obedience and love, even when it costs everything.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 273 min read


When the Storm Comes: Are You Ready?
As the nation braces for the storm of the century, stocking shelves, protecting homes, and preparing for the cold, there is a far greater storm every soul will face. One no one escapes. A courtroom. A verdict. An eternity that hangs in the balance. Are you prepared not just for winter, but for the moment you stand before your Creator?

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 234 min read


When “What Would Jesus Do?” Meant Following Him at Any Cost
Long before WWJD became a slogan, it was a serious question meant to shape everyday life. From a simple necklace worn on a first date to a marriage centered on Christ, this question has guided decisions big and small how we love, serve, spend, forgive, and follow Jesus. This reflection looks at the history behind WWJD and why living it out still calls us back to Scripture, obedience, and a faith that is lived, not worn.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 223 min read


When Baptism Meant Repentance: The Forgotten Call to Holiness -1525
On January 21, 1525, believers in Zurich reclaimed baptism as an act of repentance, faith, and obedience to Christ. This moment marked the beginning of the Anabaptist movement and a return to the New Testament understanding of discipleship and holiness. Far from a ritual, baptism was treated as a public break from the old life. This reflection explores why the early church took baptism so seriously and why it still matters today.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 214 min read


Desert Monasticism, Scripture, and the Danger of Fear-Based Faith -AD 473
On January 20, AD 473, Euthymius the Great died after shaping the desert monastic movement—one marked by sincerity, sacrifice, and deep zeal for holiness. But church history and Scripture together force a hard question: does withdrawing from the world produce true holiness, or does it risk hiding the light Christ called us to shine? This reflection examines desert monasticism through the lens of Scripture, testing both its fruit and its failures.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 203 min read
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