The gospel in me and through me!
Anything hated by God must be bad. Proverbs 6:12-19 outlines some attitudes and actions that God hates along with the consequences they bring. What is interesting is that the list might not be what we expect. Perhaps we might expect … Read More
Humanity was created with an innate desire to experience joy. It goes without saying that the chief pursuit of man is to find happiness— peace, contentment and satisfaction. We’ve all heard the worldly mantra, “Do whatever makes you feel good.” … Read More
We live in a distracted world. Day in and day out our culture seeks to distract itself from the pain, boredom, or “mere irrelevance” of life. Our devices become a quick and easy way for us to escape these difficult … Read More
Generosity has long been a mark of a genuine Christian, and rightfully so. Scripture has much to say about this particular virtue and it’s place in the life of the believer (Matt 6:19; 2 Cor 9:7; Acts 20:35; 1 Tim … Read More
Proverbs is full of promises, or at least what sound like promises, that are hard for us to reconcile. The early verses of Proverbs 3 are a particular example of this as the proverbs follow a repeated pattern, the odd … Read More
Last year, I have had the opportunity to go on two guided tours of the MN State Capitol in which members of the MN Historical Society speak about different features within the capitol building. Since both my colleagues and I … Read More
God is a merciful God; in His righteous character He withholds the judgment and condemnation that our sin deserves in order to draw us to Himself and offer us salvation. This is clear from what we observe in the world. … Read More
As Paul wrote about perseverance and standing firm, he focused most of his exhortation on God’s power and might working through His armor to strengthen the believer for spiritual battle in which victory is assured. This emphasis on God’s work is important, … Read More
Perseverance in the Christian life isn’t easy, but it is a necessity. As Paul commands believers to stand, he doesn’t leave us without an explanation as to how to do so. Twice in Ephesians 6:10-13, he tells us, in essence, to put on … Read More
As bombs drop over Ukraine and the Russian onslaught intensifies, I am reminded once again of the destructive effects of sin. To watch the devastating carnage of this war unfolding before our eyes is nothing short of heartbreaking. The reckless … Read More