August 2026

True Christian Magazine

Stand firm on the truth of the Gospel.
Contributor

Teresa Sturek

Teresa is founder and Executive Director of True Christian Magazine and loves helping people grow in knowledge of the Bible. She lives in New Caney, Texas with her husband Michael and her two dogs.

A Christian’s Struggle with Sin

Even Paul — apostle, missionary, author of much of the New Testament — admitted he kept doing the very things he hated. His honesty about sin is one of the most comforting passages in all of Scripture.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

God Gives Grace to the Humble

Pride is subtle — it can creep in before we even recognize it. Here's what Scripture says about why God opposes the proud and what it looks like to receive His grace instead.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus didn't just tell stories — He used them to reveal kingdom truth to some and conceal it from others. Here's what the parables were actually meant to do and what they mean to us today.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

Be Careful What We Ask For

The Israelites begged God for a king — even after being warned exactly how it would hurt them. Their story is a sobering reminder that getting what we want isn't always the blessing we think it is.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

Does Sin Bother You?

That guilty feeling after you sin? It's not something to ignore or push away — it's God's mercy at work, drawing you back to Him.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

The Daily Struggle of Sin

Even Noah — the most righteous man of his generation — sinned after the flood. The daily struggle with sin isn't a sign of weak faith. It's the human condition, and God knew we'd need help.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

Why Be Thankful?

God provides for His enemies, calls sinners His friends, and offers salvation as a free gift. Thankfulness isn't just polite — it's the only reasonable response to what He's done.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

Spiritual Gifts are Gifts from God

Every ability you have — teaching, encouraging, giving, leading — was placed in you on purpose. Here's why spiritual gifts were never meant to make us proud, but to point others to God.

Teresa Sturek · 2 min

The True Character of God

God is love — but He is also holy, patient, faithful, and sovereign. Understanding all of who God is changes not just what we believe, but how we live every day.

Teresa Sturek · 3 min

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