Articles/Interviews

Every person in the world needs God’s grace, including you. Joe’s articles and interviews will remind you that God is attentively moving in your direction to pour out His grace. The words Joe writes are meant to create a thought-provoking and soul-searching discovery with the goal of helping you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

Joe writes regularly for GraceWorks International, and his articles have also been published by Mockingbird, Front Porch Republic, Leading Grace Magazine, and others.

June 30, 2026

The Myth of the “Real Christian”: Leading Grace

BY JOE DUKE | PUBLISHED BY LEADING GRACE MAGAZINE

The way most people use the words, a real Christian, is fundamentally flawed. In current vernacular, that phrase is almost always tied to behavior. Real Christians do or don’t do certain things. This reliance on behavior violates the very definition of Christian salvation. A Christian is not one who behaves himself or herself into salvation or proof of conversion. We’re saved “not by works of righteousness which we have done,” but by God’s mercy (Tit. 3:5).

April 21, 2026

Angels, Our Invisible Caretakers

GUEST: JOE DUKE | HOST: IVELISSE PAGE @ BELIEVE BIG PODCAST

In this episode, host Ivelisse Page welcomes pastor Joe Duke for a compelling, Scripture-centered conversation that brings clarity to one of the most fascinating topics in the Christian faith.

March 17, 2026

My Lost Ring: Guideposts

BY JOE DUKE | PUBLISHED BY GUIDEPOSTS

Some people say it’s foolish to pray to God and bother Him about our lost or misplaced items. But I’ve always believed God is interested in every detail of our lives, and asking for God’s help is never a bother to Him. Moreover, He’ll always be with us even if He doesn’t respond like we want Him to. My prayer had been consistent, almost hourly, “God, please help me find my ring.”