The gospel in me and through me!
Selfishness is a struggle for all of us. It’s at the heart of most of what we do, and to make matters worse, we are blind to it. Jesus often addressed our inherent selfishness in His teaching, e.g., when He … Read More
Sin is inevitable for fallen humans. The question isn’t if we’ll sin, but when. Thus the most important question a believer must answer is “What will I do when I’ve sinned.” Psalm 80 is an example of what we ought … Read More
One of the biggest problems that we have as humans is our inability to accurately assess our own sinfulness. We are inclined to emphasize our goodness and minimize our sin by making excuses and comparing ourselves with others. This doesn’t … Read More
Worship is difficult to define. We often associate it with singing, but we know it’s more than that, for Romans 12:1 tells us that giving our lives to God is an act of worship, not to mention the Israelite sacrificial … Read More
Jesus often uses the simplicity of children to illustrate profound truths relating to the kingdom and to the church. Not only are they on intimate terms with the Father (Matt. 11:25) and models of true greatness (Matt. 18:1-4), but Jesus … Read More
In Matthew 18:7 Jesus says that stumbling blocks and sins against us are inevitable. We live in a world full of sinful people, and we are sinful people ourselves, so we shouldn’t be surprised when our relationships are impacted by … Read More
Children have a unique way of teaching the older generation important life lessons. As an adult, it’s natural for us to think of children as the primary recipients of knowledge and instruction. Generally speaking, much of their existence involves schooling … Read More
We spend a lot of our lives thinking about or talking about death. These thoughts and conversations often bring with them fear. Fear can quickly enter our minds when we face a grim prognosis or a harrowing situation or when … Read More
Can you think of a time in your life when you thought of yourself as “invincible?” This kind of attitude usually characterizes the young and healthy; I know I have been there. But the fact of the matter is, all … Read More
In times of hardships and unrest we can find ourselves asking, “Where is God?” or “Why is God allowing these circumstances to continue?” If left unchecked, an unhealthy attitude toward God and His Word can develop. Doubt, unbelief and even … Read More