5 Ways to be Incandescent: Becoming Incandescent for Christ

Something is awe-inspiring about a glowing filament inside an old incandescent bulb. It doesn’t shine because it’s merely present—it glows because it’s heated to the point of radiance. As followers of Christ, we are called to be like that glowing filament—heated by the fire of God’s Spirit until we emit the light of the Gospel to the world around us.

Becoming Incandescent for Christ

Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV), “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV), “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We are not meant to blend into the darkness but to shine so brightly that others are drawn to the hope we carry.

1. Heated by His Presence

A bulb without power is cold and dark. Likewise, a believer without the presence of God is lifeless. We are heated—set aflame—when we draw near to Christ through prayer, worship, and time in His Word. As Jeremiah 20:9 declares, “His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones.” The closer we are to the Lord, the hotter our passion becomes.

2. On Fire for the Lord

To be incandescent is to burn with purpose. Passion for God is not just emotional fervor; it’s a steady, persistent flame that fuels obedience and devotion. Paul urges in Romans 12:11 (NIV): “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” A believer’s zeal is contagious—our passion can spark others to seek Christ with the same intensity.

3. Radiating the Gospel

Heat transforms into light. When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, that inner fire radiates outward. Our words, attitudes, and actions shine the love and truth of Jesus. It’s not about drawing attention to ourselves but pointing people toward the One who saved us. As we share our testimony, serve with kindness, and love sacrificially, we become living witnesses to the power of the Gospel.

4. A Passion for Others

Incandescence is not for our benefit alone. The world needs the warmth and light of Christ. We are called to love our neighbors, to be compassionate toward the hurting, and to share the hope that is in us. The hotter our hearts burn for God, the more our lives naturally glow with mercy, generosity, and grace.

5. Staying Lit in a Dark World

The darker the room, the more a single flame stands out. Today’s world can feel heavy with confusion and despair, but that’s exactly when the light of Christ within us must shine brighter. To keep burning, we must stay connected to the source—through fellowship with other believers, steadfast prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

A Call to Shine

An incandescent Christian doesn’t hide their light; they shine with the warmth of God’s love and the brilliance of His truth. Let’s allow the fire of His presence to heat our hearts until we glow with a holy passion—illuminating homes, workplaces, communities, and even the darkest corners of the earth.

No Insecurity is too big!

We are called to recognize who we are by who God tells us we are, rather than who the world tells us we are. But similar to the rest of you, I have some vast insecurities that it's hard to overcome…  Like the insecurities that you know are the first thing people recognize you by. In this blog, we will discuss a woman with a significant insecurity. 

In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the story of the woman with the issue of blood is told (and I encourage you, if you have not read this biblical account, stop now, and go read through it). The unnamed woman bled for twelve years. She saw doctor after doctor, and spent all of her money to try and stop her bleeding. According to Mosaic law, the woman was ritually unclean. This means she was isolated from others, unable to worship in the temple, and considered unclean to anyone she had touched. 

The woman had heard all about Jesus and the healing that He carried. As He was walking through the crowds, on the way to tend to Jairus’s dying daughter, the woman grabbed the hem of His robe, and she immediately felt healing go through her body. When Jesus asked who had touched the hem of His robe, the woman was on her knees, trembling and told Jesus what she had done. And Jesus responded in Mark 5:34, “‘Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over’”. 

While I feel there are a hundred really amazing details that we should study, I will pick just a few… In Jesus's response to the woman’s trembling, He first identifies her as Daughter! This is important because she is now outwardly recognized into the family of God even though her condition brought her so far away from being accepted into Jewish culture, and second, her only given name in this passage is Daughter, and is her right to inherit the healing power of Jesus!

Also in response to the woman’s trembling, Jesus says, “‘ your faith has made you well’”. Friends, I want to remind you that it is your actual faith that allows you to be healed and set free from the bondage of your insecurities. We can re-read the Word of God one hundred times over, but it isn't till you stand firm in faith to receive the alive and active Word of God that it heals and changes you.

      There is no insecurity, sickness, physical inhalement, root of unforgiveness, anger, or sorrow that is too big for a really big God. Give the years of your pains to Him! Reach for the cloak of His garment and be transformed and healed in Jesus’ name!

Overcoming Insecurity: Sean's Testimony

Overcome Insecurity

“Never underestimate the power of your voice and the impact you can have on the world when you speak up for what you believe in.” –Charlie Kirk

Everyone wrestles with insecurities—especially when it comes to sharing our faith. We know we’re commanded to share it. We know it should be natural to want to share it. Yet many believers feel so insecure that they cling to the false idea: “Since Jesus loves everyone and died for everyone, then everyone is already saved—so I can keep my faith private.”

But your faith was never meant to be private. It’s meant to be lived out loud—through words and deeds—always pointing people to Christ.

Here’s the truth: even as a seasoned missionary, I still find it difficult to step out in faith. No one wants to be judged, rejected, or shut down. Many don’t know what to say, how to say it, or how to answer challenges like atheism or evolution. Christianity is not an easy faith—but it is possible, because “all things are possible to him who believes.”

As a teenager, my idea of sharing my faith was wearing Christian t-shirts. I was a walking billboard for Jesus, and honestly, that was the most I could handle at the time. God had a different plan—one that involved not just wearing the message, but speaking it. Boldly. In front of crowds. Or even just face-to-face with someone who needed the Gospel.

Everything changed the summer before my junior year at youth camp. One night, the speaker gave a powerful message, walking us through, in graphic medical detail, what Jesus physically endured: the flogging, the crown of thorns, the Via Dolorosa, the cross. It wasn’t sugarcoated. Hundreds of us sat in stunned silence.

Then came the challenge. No music, no altar call. Just a simple invitation: “Stand—if you’re ready to live fully and fearlessly for the One who died for you.”

One person stood. A heartbeat later, I stood too. That was my moment. God broke the chains of fear and filled me with boldness. From that day on, I knew: I wouldn’t just wear the message—I would speak it.

Overcoming Insecurity : Part 1

Overcoming Insecurity 

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like you weren’t enough - too quiet, too loud, you look different, or you feel like you aren’t good enough? Insecurity is something that we wrestle with. However, the Bible reveals that we were never meant to measure our worth by comparison to the world.

Even some of the greatest people in scripture wrestled with insecurity. In Exodus chapters 3-4, God appears to Moses in the burning bush and calls Moses to lead the Egyptians out of Egypt. The scriptures say in Exodus 3:11, “But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” This was the first question that Moses asked the Lord. Moses continues by questioning the name of God, where God replies in verse 14, “I Am Who I Am”, which is rather the name for Yahweh.

Moses was insecure and had a lot of doubt that he was worth being called, and that the Egyptians would not believe him. In chapter four, God addresses Moses and tells him the signs and miracles that will accompany Moses, and yet, Moses still pleads with God, saying, “‘O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I'm not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied and my words get tangled.’” 

The truth of the matter is, we have no worth without God. But the Lord has spoken about who you are over and over again in scripture, and your calling into His plan. Isaiah 43:1 says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine”. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light". 

Today, I encourage you to stop living in comparison to the world, because all that will do is breed insecurity in your mind. We will never be able to measure up to society standards… because we weren’t called to. When we measure who we are by God’s standard and walk in our intended purpose for our lives, we will walk in freedom in the confidence of Christ.