Spiritual Longing & Real Life

We all carry deep longings—for safety, meaning, justice, and someone we can trust. But real life is complicated, and the systems we build often fall short of what our hearts hope for. This category explores that tension. Through stories, Scripture, and the patterns we see in the world around us, we look at how human desires collide with the limits of leaders, governments, and institutions. Whether or not you believe in God, these are the questions every society wrestles with.

an AI image of a king sitting in an elaborate golden throne, backlit with rays of light, wearing a golden crown and massive golden robes.

God’s warned us about Kings – but we don’t listen

Spiritual Longing & Real Life, Creation & Responsibility

Israel’s request for a king wasn’t a simple political upgrade. It grew out of corruption, fear, and the longing for stability in a world that felt increasingly unsafe. Their choice in 1 Samuel 8 mirrors a pattern we still see today: when institutions fail and threats rise, nations often turn to strong leaders hoping they can fix what’s broken. This post explores that moment in Israel’s history—and what it reveals about the choices we continue to make.

When a People Lose Trust—and Look for Power to Save Them
Young girl frowns over an inadequate meal. In the background, her mother holds her had in her hands.

SNAP, Shutdowns, and the Spiritual Cost of Withholding Help

Spiritual Longing & Real Life

A faith-informed reflection on SNAP, government shutdowns, and the spiritual cost of withholding help. Explores biblical themes like the Lord’s Prayer, the Great Commission, and Jesus’ parable of the Sheep and the Goats — revealing how hunger, poverty, and confinement are not just policy issues, but spiritual invitations.

When we neglect the poor, we harden our policies and our hearts!
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