The gospel in me and through me!
The feeling of joy is a fundamental part of the human life. It’s not a conviction or a good idea we simply discover by happenstance; nor is it a decision we make at the snap of a finger. Joy is … Read More
The pressures of life vary from day to day. The stress of responsibility and the weight of our own inadequacies or sinful hearts can become overwhelming. Perhaps you find that even the daily grind of the mundane chips away at … Read More
Many people find it hard to reconcile a God who claims to be merciful with the rest of what they read of God in Scripture. For example, some might look at the plagues on Egypt or the Israelite claim to … Read More
People often look down on or mock others who miss things that are quite obvious. I myself have been the object of such mocking. I didn’t purposely ignore what was going on, but by missing what was plain to everyone … Read More
Everything we do and how we operate involves talking. Regardless if your daily wordcount is much higher or much lower than someone else, words matter more than we often realize. Jesus said in Matthew 12, “Out of the fullness of … Read More
In my heart I’m a legalist. I love rules and love enforcing rules. But more than anything else I love catching other people breaking the rules. I do this because it makes me feel like I’m better than I really … Read More
Not one of us is worthy of the love of God. We’ve all violated God’s holy demands to the point that we deserve unending separation from Him forever in hell. This fact is true of every human who has ever … Read More
When times are tough, I find myself wanting to give up. This stems from my inability to see what God is doing behind the scenes of what is happening. When John the Baptist was in prison, he started to second … Read More
We all have times when we fear. My fears reveal my values: what I view as most important and real. This is evident most clearly in my fear of people. Because I inordinately value my physical safety, property, and social … Read More
We often think of adoption as a plan B when it comes to raising a family. Though this perception is often the case, it does not have to imply lessor or secondary implications for the child in terms of status. … Read More