The gospel in me and through me!
Battles are not won by doubters. Champions conquer their foes and overpower their opposition despite the odds or what others might say. But this first begins by believing the truth and defeating fear. The story of Gideon presents a prime … Read More
Music is a powerful medium of communication. The power lies in the compelling language, the memorable words, and the melodic sound. And although we have no sound to the music of Scripture, we still find the Bible’s songs powerful in … Read More
God’s people are not called to comfortable passivity but to faithful activity. As much as we like to think about the courageous examples the judges of Israel left behind, their character flaws remind us of our own apathy, faithlessness, and … Read More
In the days of Ezra and Zerubbabel, the people of Israel had come to realize that they were small. A mere remnant had returned from Babylon to rebuild the temple and the city. But God emphasized through Zechariah that only … Read More
Every New Year brings with it renewed goals, hopes, and resolutions. Failing to achieve our worthy aspirations by the end of the year should not dissuade us from recommitting ourselves yet again. When God established time, He created seasons that … Read More
If you’re not careful, you might find yourself singing it. Handel’s Messiah has embedded the words of Isaiah 9:6-7 into our minds. However, this familiarity with the text can obscure the meaning of the text. What does Isaiah mean that … Read More
During this time of the year, the days and weeks become increasingly busy. It’s difficult to find the time to simply stop and be still for any length of time. From shopping to Christmas programs to hosting a family gathering, … Read More
Everyone understands that life can be difficult. We have several metaphors that we use to describe the difficulties. We call them battles, storms, tests, and burdens, among other images. When we find ourselves in these situations, we ask two questions: … Read More
The anticipation of Christmas builds throughout the year, especially after Thanksgiving. The joy of family, annual traditions, festivities, gifts, savory foods, etc. is a real thing for many of us. Past memories bring delight as well as the thought of … Read More
Advent is a season of anticipation. It reminds us of God’s promises to bring His Messiah into the world at the fullness of time. It teaches us how to feel about Christmas and how to wait for Christ to return. … Read More