The Scandalous, Wondrous Cross
As Christians, we are familiar with the symbolism of the cross. But I was recently challenged to look at it through a historical lens and I saw a beauty I had not considered before. Every historian will tell you crucifixion was the most brutal kind of death by torture. It [...]
It Takes Training
I have good news and bad news. The good news is your right-standing with God (your righteousness in Christ) is never based on your feelings. [...]
(Never) Without God
This morning, as I sat and prayed, an old song came bubbling up out of my spirit: When I think about the Lord, how He [...]
You Don’t Have to Go There
As a reminder: the reactions of the flesh profit nothing. Outbursts of anger, frustration, and the like, are all just weaknesses of our soul. The [...]
Welcome to the End Times
The Bible says, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance" (Psalm 33:12). So what [...]
Our Suspended Reality of Faith
Suspended Reality. Before recently, I hadn’t heard this phrase before, but it made me think of our faith in Christ. Others define suspended reality differently [...]
Great Grace
“…and great grace was upon them all” (Acts 4:33b). I hope you can look back on seasons or situations in your life and say with [...]
Why Do We Stray?
When I hear the word stray, I think of a lost dog-- one who doesn't have a home, a wanderer looking for its next meal. [...]
God of Another Chance
He's the God of another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance...
