This week my Bible study group is looking at Psalms 103. As I read through it, I am struck not only by the complexity of salvation as revealed here, but also by the call to a life of worship. I want to take time and share with you what I have learned and 5 ways… Continue reading “Living a Life of Worship: How to Cultivate a Deeper Connection with God”
The Bible is the ultimate love story. Jesus often talked about love. Loving God and loving each other. But what happens when our human love fails, or our understanding is limited, and we have disagreements? Let’s dive into the topic of disagreements and hurt in the church and see what Jesus teaches us to do… Continue reading Biblical Conflict Resolution
In Sunday school, the ladies at my church were studying Galatians 5:13-26, and something really struck me as I sat in on their class. In verse 24 Paul tells us that those who belong to Christ have crucified their sinful nature. It was pointed out that crucifixion was a painful process. Let me say that… Continue reading Crucifying of Sins with Christ, Refining Our Faith”
Basing your happiness on your environment, or situation will make your life like a yo-yo, going up and down an emotional rollercoaster. If, however, you base your life and happiness on Christ, who is eternal and never changing (Isaiah 43:13), your path will be made straight (Proverbs 3:6), and you will be kept in perfect… Continue reading “Living with Purpose: Embracing an Intentional Christian Life”
Drop your defenses No one enjoys being corrected. I think back to when I was a child, and I would get in trouble with my parents. I would spend the afternoon pouting in my bedroom with hurt feelings often, becoming angry at my parents. We can do this to God when he corrects us too… Continue reading “Lessons from the Life of King Asa: A Story of Faith, Repentance, and God’s Faithfulness”
Called to a life of Worship. God calls us to be high priests, to live a life of worship to Him, but how do we do this. Ephesians tells us to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs among ourselves (the church), and make music unto the Lord in our hearts, and to give thanks for… Continue reading The stones will cry out.
As the last post of January, I wanted to end on a light note. This past month has been a time of deep study and reflection. I want to take a step back from deep diving into God’s word and think about things that help us relax and rest in God. One thing I have… Continue reading 10 Encouraging Podcasts for the New Year
Stepping out of the sinking sand and onto solid ground. If Christ is not what defines you, then something else is. If Christ is not what gives you meaning and worth, then someone or something else is. The problem is that if what defines you is not eternal, like Christ, one day what defines you… Continue reading Know Whose you are.
He Paid the Price Imagine with me that you are down on your luck. Life has dealt you a rough hand and you find yourself sleeping on the streets. After days of not eating, you have grown tired and weak, and you know if you don’t eat soon things could get a lot worse. So,… Continue reading Put away your running shoes
Charles H. Spurgeon once said, “A Bible that is falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” He is on to something. I remember when I was young, about to move out of my parent’s house, I found an old bible. The pages were torn on the edges, creased, and filled with notations in the… Continue reading Ragged Bibles and calloused Knees
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