The gospel in me and through me!
Perspective is everything. How we process information is filtered through a perspective that is developed from experience and knowledge. In Revelation 4 the apostle John receives a vision of the throne room of God that undoubtedly enhances his perspective of … Read More
No one wants to be thought of as worthless. Of course, that label would be horrible to receive from any person, but imagine the complication of receiving that label from Jesus Christ! Jesus has some harsh words for churches that … Read More
Life is hard. Sometimes it seems that everyone is against us, and nothing will go right. The Apostle John likely felt that way as he sat in exile on the island of Patmos. He speaks of himself as a fellow … Read More
Perhaps one of the most well-known statements by Jesus in Revelation is that He is the Alpha and Omega. This significant statement is especially important in Revelation. It emphasizes that everything started with Jesus and everything ends with Jesus. Since … Read More
Everyone would love to be able to say that they are wise. This drive to find wisdom has led its seekers on various paths promising wisdom. The search can feel overwhelming. Job articulated this feeling when he compared wisdom to … Read More
People enjoy associating with famous or well-known people. We garner the respect and admiration of others based on our friends and associates, and we consider knowing famous people or knowing people who know famous people a badge of honor. Wisdom … Read More
Humanity was created with an innate desire to experience joy. It goes without saying that the chief pursuit of man is to find happiness— peace, contentment and satisfaction. We’ve all heard the worldly mantra, “Do whatever makes you feel good.” … Read More
Generosity has long been a mark of a genuine Christian, and rightfully so. Scripture has much to say about this particular virtue and it’s place in the life of the believer (Matt 6:19; 2 Cor 9:7; Acts 20:35; 1 Tim … Read More
God is a merciful God; in His righteous character He withholds the judgment and condemnation that our sin deserves in order to draw us to Himself and offer us salvation. This is clear from what we observe in the world. … Read More
As Paul wrote about perseverance and standing firm, he focused most of his exhortation on God’s power and might working through His armor to strengthen the believer for spiritual battle in which victory is assured. This emphasis on God’s work is important, … Read More