*This weekly newsletter will share about the Bible Breakdown podcast, things about RLC, and my favorite things from around the web. My prayer is it will help you know God better.
Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
Valentine’s week often centers on love, but Scripture reminds us that love includes honesty and growth. In 2 Corinthians 13, Paul speaks firmly yet pastorally to a church he deeply loves. His words challenge believers to examine their faith while resting in God’s grace. This chapter teaches us that spiritual maturity requires both truth and tenderness.
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📚 Scripture. 💪
2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT)
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves.”
2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT)
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship…”
Observation: Paul urges believers to examine themselves, not out of insecurity, but to confirm their faith is genuine. He reminds the church that Christ’s power is often revealed through weakness rather than strength. Paul’s authority is rooted in building up the church rather than tearing it down. The chapter reflects a shepherd’s heart—firm correction paired with deep concern for spiritual health. Unity, restoration, and peace are central goals for the community of believers. The letter closes with one of Scripture’s richest blessings, highlighting grace, love, and fellowship.
Application: Take time this week to honestly examine your faith while trusting that God’s grace meets you in the process.
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that Your strength carries me even when I feel weak or uncertain. Help me walk in truth, humility, and love as You continue shaping my heart.
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📣 Sermon/Testimony. Can Science Explain Everything? (John Lennox) John Lennox is a mathematician and philosopher who shows that faith and reason are not enemies but partners. In this conversation, he explores how science and faith interact — a crucial topic in a culture that often pits the two against each other. Lennox helps believers think confidently and winsomely about truth claims. His voice models respectful, intelligent engagement with skeptics.
🤔 Apologetics. Logic Class: True for me, but not for you? (Relativism and Truth) This explores the idea of truth relativism — a major challenge in our culture — and shows why it doesn’t hold up intellectually. Christian apologetics rests on the reality of objective truth, not subjective feelings. Understanding this helps believers speak truth with clarity and love. It builds confidence in sharing the gospel in a post-modern age.
🧠 Mental Health. THIS Mental Habit Fuels Depression - The Cognitive Distortion of Discounting the Positive. This video teaches how certain thought patterns (like discounting the positive) contribute to depression. Understanding these cognitive distortions equips viewers to challenge them constructively. It’s important because learning to identify and counter unhelpful thinking can significantly improve emotional well-being. The Therapy in a Nutshell channel translates complex psychology into digestible guidance rooted in research.
✍️ Deeper Study. How to Study the Bible to Go Deeper in God’s Word. This video shares daily Bible study habits and tools to deepen Scripture engagement. It’s significant because knowing reliable methods enables consistency and lasting spiritual growth. Deep study helps believers apply God’s Word to real life with clarity and wisdom. The teaching encourages intentional time in Scripture rather than casual reading.
📚 Book Recommendation. If God, Why Evil? (Norman L. Geisler) This book tackles one of the most common and profound challenges to Christian belief — the problem of evil and suffering. Geisler’s approach is clear, systematic, and accessible, helping readers think through hard questions honestly. It strengthens faith by addressing objections intellectually, not defensively. For Christians living in a skeptical culture, this book builds both understanding and compassion toward doubters.
✍️ Quote of the Week That Makes You Think
William Lane Craig
“Faith is not blind; it is belief based on good reasons.”
🤪 Dad Joke of the week
Why did February bring a ladder?
Because it wanted to get over the winter blues.
🤪 Meme of the week
Spiritual growth often begins with honest reflection, not defensiveness. God’s desire is not condemnation but restoration and maturity. As you move through this week, lean into both grace and truth. The same God who examines your heart also supplies everything you need to grow.
