Humans strive for perfection. We chase the winds of infallibility only to fall short again and again. And when we come to the realization that perfection—I mean, perfection—will never happen, we lower the standard. Instead of attempting to be perfect in mind, thought, and deed, we resort to our new definition of perfection. But there’s…
Category: Christian Living
When God Said No to Jesus
“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.” These words in Matthew 26:39 came from the lips of Jesus as he groaned in agony to his Father over what he was about to endure in the crucifixion. And ponder the words he uttered right before this. “My soul is very sorrowful,…
Living in Light of God’s Kingdom
Jesus could return any day. His eternal kingdom could come at any moment. In a world with endless enticements, it can be difficult to live in light of God’s eternal kingdom. We get so distracted by what we go through on a daily basis that living intentionally for our King can become an afterthought. As…
When We Think on Heaven
There is something sanctifying about fixating our eyes on Heaven and the glories to be experienced there. It’s no wonder the Apostle Paul exhorted us to do so in Colossians 3:2, where he wrote, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right…
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