There is always joy when someone who has been absent begins attending worship services again. We should welcome them warmly and encourage every step toward faithfulness. However, we must remember that repentance is deeper than simply returning to a seat in the assembly. A person can come back to the building without ever coming back…

The word sanctify carries the meaning of being set apart for God, reserved for His purpose, and shaped by His truth. It is not a shallow religious idea, but a defining mark of the Christian life. Jesus prayed in John 17:17, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” In that moment, He was…