“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.” (1 Timothy 4:8-9) I felt a strong conviction earlier this week while at the gym. The verse above was in a […]
“As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9) This interaction between Jesus and Matthew is pretty shocking. Tax collectors in the time of Jesus were seen as crooked thieves. These were the […]
Today is a special day. We call it, “Good Friday.” Many people put this label on this day without even knowing what the day means. Today is the day when Jesus Christ was mocked and shamed, wrongfully accused, beaten until He was unrecognizable, and nailed to a tree until He breathed His last. It is […]
Hebrews 9 and 10 are incredible chapters of Scripture. Both chapters were written to show us how superior the sacrifice of Christ is in comparison to our old form of religion. Chapter 9 shows how the blood of animals could not achieve the cleansing that was ultimately needed. Chapter 10 shows us how ultimate, victorious, […]
“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood – to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished – he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be […]
“I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2) What a beautiful picture being painted in this psalm. It starts with a gaze upon the mountains. I imagine the writer saying, “Wow!” Mountains can be breathtaking, and […]
“Dear children, keep yourself from idols.” (1 John 5:21) Simple. Clear. Direct. Easy to understand. Oh, so important. This is the essence of the Christian faith. Idols shall not exist. Let’s define an idol by using the NLT’s translation of this verse: Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. There is […]
Reading Ephesians 4 with my men’s group a few weeks ago left me wide-eyed. Paul penned a massive statement in verse 19, and it captured my heart. Take a look at what it says: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” This verse is […]
What. A. Year. God is faithful. This morning I am remembering the Sunday when God graciously let me know that the wilderness was coming to an end. I am remembering the moment when He placed a men’s book on my heart. I am remembering when I took a leap of faith and starting typing, unsure […]