The gospel in me and through me!
It’s easy to feel forgotten and alone. This time of year tends to exacerbate depression and anxiety. The blues of January begin to settle in as the gloomy clouds of winter restrict the sunlight, and the cold temperatures of Minnesota … Read More
Doubt is a complicated part of our Christian lives. I can think back on my life when I’ve wanted nothing more than for God to show Himself and affirm that He is real. We are all tempted to trust our … Read More
Each year we celebrate the first Advent of Christ, and each year we marvel at His nativity. You can imagine what the three magi must have thought as they approached that humble setting. How could this be the king of … Read More
If you’ve watched any of the World Cup, you have probably noticed the nearly constant din of the crowd. You can hear talking and cheering as expected, but what is even more notable is the almost constant chanting. The chants … Read More
Perspective is everything. How we process information is filtered through a perspective that is developed from experience and knowledge. In Revelation 4 the apostle John receives a vision of the throne room of God that undoubtedly enhances his perspective of … Read More
We can often confuse perseverance with self-dependence. Consider how you typically address problems in your life. The other day I went about diagnosing a mechanical malfunction in my car. I relied on personal experience, careful observation, and my troubleshooting process to determine … Read More
Self-delusion is one of the saddest states in which we can find ourselves. It is a product of ignorance that we allow such inconsistencies while we convince ourselves that we are consistent. This was the reality in Sardis. The church … Read More
Turn on the news, open your social media app, or simply listen to the radio and you can’t help but see and hear of the ravages of sin as it increasingly dominates the landscape of our society. However, if we … Read More
Something amazing happens when we support our global partners. Our support makes us partners in gospel ministry that’s happening all over the world. In his third epistle, John encourages the church to invest in the work of those who are … Read More
Two things can be true at once. A strong resolve to stand for Christ in the face of adversity and a failure to stand in the face of immoral allurements are not mutually exclusive. It’s sad, but it’s been known … Read More