"But each person is tempted when he is lured an enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death" (James 1:14-15 ESV). I'm sure you've heard it said before: "Satan keeps tempting me!" Many well-meaning Christians make this statement … Continue reading Quit Blaming Satan for Your Sin
“...who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.” (1 Timothy 6:16) Think back to your childhood for a brief moment. Your parents—specifically your father, simply for illustration’s sake—told you not to do a certain thing, like eating … Continue reading Approaching the Unapproachable Light
"Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you." JC Ryle We've all been there. If we say we haven't, we are lying or self-deceived. It's something that we will deal with until we see the Lord in glory. What am I talking about? I am … Continue reading Feeble Words in Prayer
How to Be a Racist Piercing words from Samuel Sey. The Bible Reading Plan I Recommend for 2021 Tim Challies offers a reliable Bible plan. Why Did the World Want Jesus Dead Even Though He was Innocent Campbell Markham giving a good answer to a good question. 9 Things You Should Know about Christmas Traditions … Continue reading 5 Notable Articles of the Week
Around 2,000 years ago a baby was born. This baby was not an ordinary baby. The entire world rested on his shoulders; he "sustains all things by his powerful word" (Hebrews 1:3 CSB). Though dependent on his mother, yet the whole world is dependent on him. This baby, of course, is Jesus. Jesus's birth was … Continue reading Lose the Virgin Birth, Lose the Gospel
In 2016 I went on a mission trip to Provo, UT for outreach to Mormons. A couple of weeks later as we returned home, I was hanging out with my then-girlfriend when, suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was a Sunday afternoon so it was a bit odd. When I opened the … Continue reading Knowing Your Audience
Overcoming The Fear of COVID-19 Josh Buice calling for a biblical mindset regarding COVID: "There is much debate about the how and the why of COVID-19, but let’s be certain about one thing—whatever it is and however it came to us—it’s a real sickness that kills people. However, we must look at life through a … Continue reading 5 Notable Articles of the Week
I wanted to end the year off with a personal note for all who read this. It has surely been a crazy year, has it not? From the political craziness of the election, to racial tensions rising, and the global pandemic, 2020 has been a year we’d all like to forget. Even in the midst … Continue reading A Personal Note
"Does God exist?" This is a question that has been around for ages. Debates on the existence of God abound. Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter, or formal debates between academic scholars, people have been discussing God for centuries. However, in this post I’d like to make the argument that God can’t not exist. Put positively: … Continue reading God Can’t Not Exist
Three Dangers of Busyness This one from Kevin DeYoung at Servants of Grace (adapted from his book Crazy Busy) is a gem: "When we are crazy busy, we put our souls at risk. The challenge is not merely to make a few bad habits go away. The challenge is to not let our spiritual lives … Continue reading 5 Notable Articles of the Week
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