The gospel in me and through me!
Faith requires us to acknowledge and accept our finitude and moral need. We cannot have faith while maintaining a prideful self-sufficient heart. We may say we have faith, but our doubting prideful hearts say otherwise in how we live and … Read More
One of the problems that Christians face is remembering that Jesus is Lord of our lives. It is God’s mercy that He reminds us, lest we forget and live for ourselves. Jesus gave Peter one of these reminders in Luke … Read More
People typically don’t like to be told what to do. The desire to be self-sufficient, independent, and unburdened by the restraints of authority is inherent in all of us. These desires are not altogether bad, but they certainly can prompt … Read More
Thoughts about doomsday motivate some people to try to live it up. The idea is that one might as well enjoy his last moments, since opportunities to enjoy anything near an end. But Scripture presents a different vision. Peter’s discussion … Read More
Our feelings are fickle and cannot be trusted. The emotional ebbs and flows we experience often depend on our circumstances, our mental and physical condition, the status of our relationships, etc. The daily temptation to let our feelings lead our … Read More
Temptations come to everyone. James says that each one is tempted when drawn away by desires (Jms 1:14). Temptations also have a way of escape. Paul reminds us that our temptations are not unique but that God provides an out … Read More
