I write this not as a commander surveying the field of battle, but as a soldier in the thick of the conflict. Contentment is something which the soul so desperately desires, and yet the flesh so eagerly rejects. The Spirit needs the sustenance of the Lord, while the flesh desires the sustenance of this world. […]
The Spectacles of Scripture
One of the greatest conundrums in the history of our world is that the creator of the universe is so evident, and yet his creation is so oblivious. The heavens declare the glory of God, yet the created beings declare the glory of absence. Rather than seeing the evident common grace of God in every […]
Where is Your Treasure?
When most of us think of treasure, we think of Pirates. It was not long ago that Pirates were among the most feared men who walked the earth. Edward Teach, a young privateer in the English Navy in the early 18th century, would rise to the pinnacle of infamy. Captain Teach is said to have […]
A Saint’s Desire
“I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far.” – Phil. 1:23 Many of us struggle to find purpose in this life. Underlying this search for purpose is a deep desire for fulfillment. Consumerism has taken hold of this truth and utilized it for profit. […]
Finding Comfort in the Sovereignty of God
Many of us, when faced with situations of turmoil, are filled with a great debilitating fear. As a sixth grader, I was bullied by a gang of young boys. They would wait for me outside of my classroom, and threaten me at every point of my day. At times I would sit in my seat […]