A THEOLOGICAL LESSON FROM PREGNANCY I’ll never forget the day I found out that my wife was pregnant. The day I knew my life would be forever changed. But somewhere between the day I found out we were going to be having a child and the day of her arrival in the [quickly-approaching] future, there […]
Why You Should Go To Church
Not everyone who professes to be a Christian actually goes to church. This baffling paradox of claiming to be the church but not going to church is increasingly problematic.
A number of compelling reasons to attend church exist which far outweigh any reasons for neglecting to do so.
New Life, New York, & A New Perspective
One morning, my life changed forever. And I knew it would never be the same again.
The Miracle of Christmas
The incarnation, when deeply considered, is the most amazing miracle in all of Scripture. It truly is the miracle of Christmas. And it is a miracle worth celebrating.
“In Jesus’ Name”
Praying in Jesus’ name expresses something significant and essential. We have no access to the Father without the mediating work of Christ. So to pray in Jesus’ name is to assert that we are not coming to the Father on our own authority, in our own name, or in our own merit. It is to assert that we are able to come before the throne of grace because of the sacrificial love and intercession of the Savior.
Why Your ‘Verse of the Day’ Is Ruining Your Ability to Read the Bible
As admirable as the encouragement and the attempt to at least be exposed to the Bible through a single verse on a daily basis might seem, it is absolutely crippling to your spiritual health.
Because reading a ‘verse of the day’ actually ruins your biblical literacy. It robs your of your ability to read and understand the meaning of God’s Word. And it inherently prohibits real spiritual growth.
Just Friends
Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts to man. In fact, friendship is a foundational component of all healthy relationships.
But if not properly guarded, friendship can be extremely dangerous. That’s why men and women should never truly be “just friends.”
Before The First Date
Wise and mature marriage preparation begins even before the first date. Because the way you view and interact with the opposite sex does not change once a serious dating or prospective marriage relationship is established.
Unwavering
Halfway across the world in West Africa, there is a small village of a few hundred people by the name of Kadazaki. It is several miles away from the next closest village. There is no electricity. There is no running water. There is just scorching heat and long, hard days of work for community survival.
Inexplicably, in the middle of the desert, a tree stands firmly planted at the heart of the village.
#Blessed
As a result of the Americanization of Christianity, we often associate God’s blessing with monetary wealth and comfort.
However, monetary wealth, comfort, and success may in fact be a sign of God’s wrath.
Seven Reasons For Sharing The Gospel
Calvinists and non-Calvinists have long debated whether man has any freedom in regards to his salvation. While the debate has significant theological ramifications, one practical implication is of utmost importance – sharing the gospel.
Bitter
A bitter heart is an enslaved heart. I was a slave to my own anger and resentment.
But the grace of the cross transformed me in a way that only Christ can. The grace of the cross set me free.