Sins and Souls
When Jesus commands us to pray for those who abuse us, what exactly are we to pray for? That they will stop abusing us? But that’s not what he says. He says pray “for them.” This is a powerful and … Read More
Sons and Kings
I have been reading the story of David and his son Absalom and it reminds me so much of God and us. Absalom murdered his brother (maybe for good cause, but nonetheless murdered him). He leaves his father’s authority and … Read More
Love is not Acceptance
Should we love terrorists? Should we love racists? Should we love pedophiles? Should we love homosexuals? Should we love abortion doctors? Should we love greedy people? Should we love a thief who steals from us? Should we love people who … Read More
Purpose at Work
Recently a lot of people have been talking about how stressful and busy work has been lately. I want to encourage you to keep up the good work and to remain faithful to the calling God has upon your life. … Read More
Faith is the Proof
One of the criticisms of the authenticity of the resurrection of Jesus is the fact that resurrections do not happen now. Skeptics will say, “Is it a coincidence that the very time when these things no longer happen is the … Read More
No Fear in Death
Jesus is Alive!!! And because of that, those who know Him, believe in Him, love Him, and surrender to Him will never die. We may leave this “earthly tent” but we will never suffer eternal death because Jesus conquered it. … Read More
Death and Joy
We celebrate this week by remembering the most important events in the history of our world: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today commemorates Palm Sunday–the day Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The part I … Read More
Integrity Rewarded
I have been reading in 1 & 2 Samuel and one thing that just appalls me is the way David acts towards Saul–especially in light of how Saul treats David. Saul was constantly pursuing David, lying about him and even … Read More
A Resume of Trials
How do you tell if somebody truly loves something or someone? How much time they spend on it? How much money they give to it? How much they talk about it? How big they smile about it? Perhaps the deciding … Read More
Transient Sacrifice, Eternal Treasure
Jim Elliot, who was a missionary to the Waodoni people of Ecuador, was martyred in 1956 by the very people he was trying to save. Elliot’s most famous quote is this: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot … Read More