To be content is to be satisfied with and in God. In a day and age when discontentment runs amuck, Christians can truly stand out by simply being content. We struggle with contentment, though. We’re not content with our finances— if only I had more money, then I could buy our dream home. We’re not…
On Getting Out of Bed
Some days it’s simply a win to get out of bed, to put our feet on the floor, to open our eyes. Dealing with mental health issues can be agonizing, dark, and lonely, so getting out of bed—doing the next thing—is an act of worship. This is the point O. Alan Noble makes in his…
3 Reasons Why You Need Theology
Theology is fun. Do you believe that? Perhaps you’re one who finds theology intimidating—even boring. I think all Christians can fall into that boat on occasion. But do you remain in that boat? For many Christians, theology is a buzzkill. They simply want Jesus, nothing else. Problem is, when someone asks who Jesus is, your…
You Will Suffer—And That’s Okay
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:10 ESV) D.A. Carson once said: “The truth of the matter is that all we have to do is live long enough…
Persistent in Prayer
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2 ESV) Scripture is full of passages showing persistence in prayer. For example, the story of the persistence widow in Luke’s Gospel. The judge didn’t grant the widow’s wishes because he truly believed in her request but simply because he was tired of her…
I Want my Kids to have “Boring” Testimonies.
I’m praying for my children to have “boring” testimonies. Not only do I pray that God would save them, but would do so at a young age so that all they ever know is following Jesus. My desire is for my children to grow up in the church. I know that’ll happen. But I also…
Stand Firm
Everything is falling apart around us. The culture is growing more antagonistic, the church is growing more divisive, and professing Christians are becoming apostate. It’s easy to look around at this madness and go crazy. And sometimes that may happen if we don’t guard our hearts. Friend, stand firm in the gospel. It’s a fight—not…
A Short Lesson on God’s Attributes
Let’s talk about three of God’s attributes briefly. God is omnipotent. This simply means he is all-powerful. He possesses all power. There is nothing above God in strength because he has all strength. Nobody matches up with him. Nothing touches him. And he has the right to do whatever he pleases (Psalm 115:3). He has…
On Loving Your Neighbor
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galatians 5:14 ESV) God calls me to love my neighbor—but who is that? Is that the atheist down the street, the Buddhist next door, the LGBTQ+ member who just moved in the neighborhood? Yes, it is. When He calls…
By Grace through Faith
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV) Salvation comes to us by grace alone through faith alone. Do you really believe this? The above passage and…
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