Moments of Hope: Recognizing the Real

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get caught up in trying to spot what’s wrong in our world—false ideas, temptations, or cultural counterfeits? This month, we’re sharing a powerful story that flips that approach on its head. It originates from the early days of the U.S. Secret Service, when agents learned to identify counterfeit money not by studying the fakes, but by becoming deeply familiar with the genuine currency. It’s a brilliant reminder for our faith: we grow best not by obsessing over what’s false, but by anchoring our hearts in what is true, good, and of God. As you read, may you be encouraged to pursue the authentic Jesus so wholeheartedly that anything less becomes easy to recognize.