The gospel in me and through me!
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
Christmas has come and gone. Another season of Advent celebration and holiday festivities has come to a close. The Christian’s central focus during this time is not gift-giving, food, or even family time. The centrality of Christmas is Jesus; every … Read More
When Jesus came to earth, God came to earth. This reality of the incarnation is clear throughout all the Christmas narratives. Matthew highlights Isaiah’s prophecy that the virgin’s son would be called Emmanuel, God with us. Luke emphasizes the Holy … 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
No one wants to be thought of as worthless. Of course, that label would be horrible to receive from any person, but imagine the complication of receiving that label from Jesus Christ! Jesus has some harsh words for churches that … 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