The Whole Temple

Category: Spirit

  • Trusting God Before the Trouble

    Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” For years, I thought I understood this verse. Whenever life got hard, I’d come back to it, trusting God to pull me out of whatever situation…

  • From Symptom Management to Heart Healing in Faith

    I’ve noticed something about our healthcare system. So often, it focuses on treating the symptoms instead of curing the disease. We can take pain medication to quiet discomfort. We can manage blood pressure or blood sugar with prescriptions. But without addressing the root cause, the problem remains. Sometimes, I think we approach sin in the…

  • Why Do Bad Things Happen If God Is Good?

    Many people struggle to connect with God spiritually. One reason for this is the pain and chaos in the world. It’s a valid question: If God is all-powerful and all-knowing, why does He allow such terrible things to happen? I’ve asked that myself, especially in moments of deep grief or confusion. Why would a loving God allow…

  • Recognizing Spiritual Roots in Everyday Struggles

    Understanding the connection between body, soul, and spirit can be confusing.I went through a season where I didn’t fully grasp it myself. I often related my struggles to natural circumstances, without realizing something deeper was going on. This brief moment in my life serves as a reminder of why staying connected to God is so…

  • Charging with counterfeits

    The morning after I submitted my first blog post, I went to church for a Freedom Encounter. While I was there, the pastor shared his own phone charger analogy, and I knew what my next post needed to be about. That moment was more than a coincidence. It felt like confirmation. And just like that,…