Child of Freedom
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
Child of Joy
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
Child of Light
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
A Forgotten God
The seasonal change in the weather reminds me of the seasons of life we regularly experience—seasons of joy, seasons of sorrow, seasons of pain, seasons of growth, etc. There are mountain tops and there are valleys. There is warmth and … Read More
A Broken Covenant
God is faithful to keep His promises. This fact is the basis of our faith. We must believe in God’s faithfulness, for without it, we have no guarantee of salvation. For these reasons, God’s faithfulness is a great comfort to … Read More
A Minor Stumble
The daily choices we make are often backed by good intentions, but subtle deviations from holy living can easily take place. We know what is right, but instead of trusting in the Lord with all our hearts, and allowing God … Read More
From Jerusalem and Beyond
All Christians share the responsibility to take the gospel around the world. Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel to every creature (Mt 28:19-20). He also encouraged us to pray for more workers (Mt 9:35-38). With the advantage of looking … Read More




