The gospel in me and through me!
Jesus taught that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” No doubt, many of us have grown up hearing this proverbial saying from a young age. As an adolescent, it is difficult to understand and appreciate the wisdom … Read More
Expectations can often be problematic if they are unrealistic or poorly communicated. As humans, we are always operating under certain expectations. When I turn on the ignition to my car, I expect the engine to start up. This would be … Read More
Brain teasers and riddles can be a lot of fun. I can’t say that I’ve ever been particularly good at them; in fact, I can think of many times where I needed some help or a clue in order to … Read More
We are reminded each and every day how weak and finite our physical bodies are. It does not take much to wear us down to the point of exhaustion and fatigue. We often come to the end of our work-week … Read More
Many people love a good mystery story. Brands like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys have drawn in young people for generations. People’s infatuation with mysteries has created whole genres of movies, games, and even dinner parties. The Bible references … Read More
Scripture uses a few different metaphors for the church comparing it with a body, a household, a building, a field, and a flock among others. Each of these metaphors informs our understanding of the church in some way. But sometimes … Read More
How is true peace achieved, and thereby, true happiness experienced? Such an endeavor is essentially at the heart of everyone’s pursuit in life. The antithesis of peace is, of course, conflict and dissension—a sobering reality that has plagued mankind since … Read More
Depending on the circumstances memories can be good or bad, painful or joyful. Many people have joyful memories of their childhood, but many others look at their childhood as a time they would rather forget. This is the case for … Read More
Sin is ugly and destructive. We don’t have to look far to witness this reality. Everyday we see it on full display in our own hearts. Yet, oftentimes we are able to mask the signs or suppress the symptoms, but … Read More
Our culture avoids weakness. We don’t want to be known as weak, so we don’t admit weakness, and we seek to hide weakness. The apostle Paul saw things differently. In 2 Corinthians 12:10 he said, “I am well content with … Read More