Spiritual growth rarely happens by accident. A believer may attend church, know the right words, and still feel distant from God. The heart can become crowded. The mind can grow tired. The soul can learn to survive on yesterday’s faith instead of abiding in Christ today. For followers of Jesus, spiritual maturity is not about appearing religious. It is the lifelong work of becoming more like Christ in thought, desire, character, and action. It is learning to love what He love

An article by George A. Beckett, Sr., MA. July 2026 Think about someone you know and love deeply—a spouse, parent, child, or lifelong friend. After years of knowing them, you have learned their character. You know what they value, how they typically respond to situations, and what actions would be completely out of character for them. If someone told you that this person had done something that directly contradicted everything you know about them, you would not im

When you believe Jesus is your Savior God no longer sees you as a “SINNER” but as righteous. Article by: George A. Beckett, Sr MA July 2026 If you are “saved”, how can you still be drowning in sin leading to death? You are no longer drowning, so accept the rescue of freedom from sin that Jesus provided When you accept Jesus Christ into your life, an incredible, supernatural shift happens in how God looks at you. Even though you might still make mistakes, str

Article By: George A. Beckett, Sr., MA July 2026 Accepting Jesus permanently shifts a believer's legal standing to "righteous" in the eyes of God. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 states, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God”. However, this legal status does not grant instant sinless perfection. Because believers now live under grace rather than the condemnation of the law, they must understand that

Article by: George A. Beckett, Sr., MA. June 2026 The Doctrine of Finished Grace and Covenant Wholeness is centered upon the belief that Jesus Christ completely fulfilled the work of redemption through His death, burial, and resurrection, establishing an eternal covenant of grace for all who believe. This doctrine teaches that salvation, righteousness, healing, freedom, identity, and divine provision are not rewards earned through human effort, but gifts fully secured throu