August 2026

True Christian Magazine

Stand firm on the truth of the Gospel.
Contributor

Michael Sturek

Michael enjoys studying God’s word with his wife Teresa, reading books from authors such as John Piper, Timothy Keller and Michael Horton and he loves music and prison ministry.

Two Become One

Marriage isn't just a ceremony or a contract — it's one of the most profound mysteries in Scripture. Here's why one verse echoed across Genesis, the Gospels, and Paul's letters reveals the depth of what God designed.

Michael Sturek · 3 min

A Spirit-Filled Church

Most people associate being Spirit-filled with freedom from structure. But Paul's instructions to the Corinthian church tell a very different story about what the Holy Spirit actually produces.

Michael Sturek · 3 min

All Things to All People

A pastor once told a man he talked too much about Jesus in a prayer — and used Paul's words to justify it. Here's why that interpretation gets Paul exactly backwards.

Michael Sturek · 3 min

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 2

Joab survived wars, rebellions, and decades of royal service — only to meet his end clinging to an altar. His final chapter forces us to ask: whose side was he really on all along?

Michael Sturek · 4 min

Joab - A Man After His Own Heart Part 1

He was David's most fearless commander — loyal, ruthless, and deeply flawed. The life of Joab reveals what happens when great gifts are spent in service of the self rather than God.

Michael Sturek · 7 min

God is Our Refuge

God is called our refuge over 40 times in the Bible — which makes us refugees. Discover what it truly means to find safety, peace, and protection in Him alone.

Michael Sturek · 2 min

What is Your Testimony?

A personal testimony is powerful, but are we focusing on the right things? Discover why Paul's countercultural testimony points us to eternal gains over worldly blessings.

Michael Sturek · 3 min

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