The gospel in me and through me!
This is the time of year when we in America take the fourth Thursday of every November to give thanks for the blessings we enjoy. As “forced” upon you as it may seem, taking the time to give thanks is … Read More
How we deal with stress and anxiety is important. These complex emotions often bring out the worst in us, and we treat others in a sinful way. We can only imagine the stress and anxiety that Christ felt as He … Read More
The world would have us believe that true greatness is achieved by either building one’s legacy, asserting one’s influence, or exercising one’s control over circumstances or people. Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been attempting to gain the status of … Read More
Our confidence that God knows and guides our lives is a great comfort. We all face times of uncertainty and doubt. Life doesn’t go as we expect or as we think it should. But even in these times of uncertainty … Read More
Each year, we set aside a time to focus on the Great Commission, to remind ourselves of the glorious gospel we are called to share, and to learn from others who come from various fields of ministry. The theme for … Read More
To be human is to fear. This stems from our finite human nature. Our finite power, knowledge, and control cause us to fear what we can’t overpower, don’t know, and can’t control. Sometimes fear can be healthy. Peter encourages us … Read More
It’s easy to either become enamored or discouraged by what we see and experience in this life. In Luke 21, Jesus looks beyond the grandeur of the temple and the rejection of the Jewish leadership to speak soberly about the … Read More
Sometimes we can feel like we’re people without a home. Peter calls us strangers and pilgrims as saints in this world (1 Pt 2:11). Jesus warns us that those who follow Him must prepare to have no place to lay … Read More
You were made to worship. The question then becomes, who or what do you worship? How we answer that question depends on what we love. When Jesus speaks of loving God with your whole person, He is not referring to … Read More
When we think of going to church, we think of going to a building. When we speak of “the church,” we readily think of what we see and what we experience—a sanctuary with people, a pastor preaching, a choir or … Read More