Earlier in the day 😏

 My dear lying friend, I’ve known you for most of your life, if not all of it. At first, I didn’t take your lying seriously. Sometimes, especially when we were younger and just playing games, your lies even seemed amusing. But that childish intrigue has long worn off. Over time, I’ve observed a troubling pattern: whenever you’re cornered or given the chance to come clean, you often choose instead to lie, and then stack one lie upon another. From where I stand, this is not only demeaning—it’s disgusting. It’s demeaning because I’ve walked with you through many seasons of life. I expected, at the very least, some level of honesty. Why lie to my face when the truth is plain for both of us to see? Do you think I can’t discern what’s black and white? Or worse—do you believe I’m too blind or slow to notice? If anything, I should begin to question your own grip on reality for assuming I won’t see the deceit. But beyond personal offense, your lying is spiritually revolting. It’s not merely...

It grieves my soul deeply to witness some of my friends walk away from the Lord. Over the years, I’ve encountered many who have drifted from the faith—each with different reasons and circumstances. For clarity’s sake, I’ve grouped them into two broad categories: ⸻ Category 1: The Cold or Atheistic These are friends who show no interest in Jesus Christ or anything related to godliness. They do not attend church and appear fully absorbed in worldly pursuits. I still reach out, trusting that the Lord—who alone opens hearts and draws people to Himself—will do His saving work. I’ve entrusted them to Him, because ultimately, there is no other hope. ⸻ Category 2: Those Who Once Walked With Us This group weighs far more heavily on my heart. These are friends I met in churches, fellowships, and Bible studies. We once shared spiritual excitement, powerful testimonies, and what appeared to be some enlightenment. But over time, I’ve begun to wonder: were those moments truly rooted in Christ or mer...