“Vincit qui se vincit” — He conquers who conquers himself. This Latin maxim, often linked to the Roman writer Publilius Syrus, captures a truth deeper than battlefield glory or personal success. In its fuller form, he wrote: “Bis vincit qui se vincit in victoria” — He conquers twice who conquers himself when he is victorious. … Continue reading Vincit Qui Se Vincit: He Conquers Who Conquers Himself
Month: August 2025
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 14)
Psalm 14 opens with one of the boldest declarations in Scripture: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” But David is not merely launching a polemic against atheism—he is painting a spiritual landscape in which godlessness leads to moral collapse. Though this psalm is over 3,000 years old, its critique remains startlingly … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 14)
Victory in the Fight: Purposeful Effort
The Christian life is not one of ease or passivity. From the moment we confessed Christ, we enlisted in a battle, entered a race, and took up the steady labor of the field. Consider Paul’s godly advice to Timothy: Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service … Continue reading Victory in the Fight: Purposeful Effort
The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 6—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 2))
In the second half of Matthew 5, Jesus continues revealing how the righteousness of the kingdom surpasses the surface-level religion of the scribes and Pharisees. He isn’t just correcting misunderstanding—He’s calling us into a radically different way of life, shaped by truth, humility, and love. In this lesson, we examine three powerful areas where disciples … Continue reading The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 6—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 2))
The Battle of Good Intent
(Based on Chapter 3 of W. E. Cule's Sir Knight of the Splendid Way) The city looked like peace—or so it seemed.Its marble walls gleamed in the midday sun, and flowering vines traced veins of green and gold across silver gates thrown open in welcome. No guards stood watch. No sword was drawn. There were … Continue reading The Battle of Good Intent
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 13)
We sing praise. We offer thanksgiving. But when was the last time we lamented—truly, biblically, lamented? Psalm 13 is a model of a spiritual discipline we’ve nearly lost. Yet, throughout Scripture, from Job to Jeremiah, from the Psalms to Paul, the faithful pour out their pain with honesty before God. Lament is not faithlessness—God welcomes … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 13)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
As Jesus begins the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, He makes a bold statement: “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (5:20). That would have shocked His listeners. The Pharisees were the most visibly religious people of their day. But Jesus wasn’t … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 12)
We live in a world flooded with words—tweets, headlines, podcasts, emails, comment sections, political speeches, and advertising slogans. But not all words build up. Many deceive. Some seduce. Others destroy. We’ve learned how to weaponize language: spin replaces truth, sarcasm replaces sincerity, and words become tools of manipulation and self-promotion rather than honesty and connection. … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 12)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the heart and character of those who belong to His kingdom—poor in spirit, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those who endure suffering for righteousness’ sake. But now He shifts from who we are to how we live. Kingdom character becomes kingdom influence. In Matthew 5:13–20, Jesus issues a bold declaration: … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 11)
“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain’?” —Psalm 11:1 When life begins to fall apart—when the moral, spiritual, or societal foundations crack—what do you do? Where do you go? Who do you trust? Psalm 11 gives us the answer: We do not … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 11)
Knights of The Father 