Blog Posts
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
(Colossians 3:2)
Church Consumerism
In our hyper-consumerist society, it's easy to fall into the trap of viewing church through the same lens we use for everything else in life. But is this the way God intended for us to engage with His body of believers?
Finding Comfort in God’s Wisdom and Omniscience
There is a lot that I don’t understand in this world and why certain things happen…especially bad things. But I find great comfort in knowing that God is all knowing and all wise to make decisions for our good and his glory.
I Am The Beloved of God
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of our salvation is that God becomes our Father and we become a beloved child of God! This is your primary identity.
What I Learned on Vacation about God
Last week my family and I went on vacation. It was our first cruise ever. We had such a great time, but I also learned a few things about God that I think you’ll appreciate just as much as I did.
Pleasing God vs. Trusting God
What would you do if you faced a fork in the road and had to choose between pleasing God and trusting God? This is the premise of the book The Cure. I learned so much from it, and in this blog post I share some of those things and hope they help you too!
The Greatest Commandment
In Matthew 22, Jeus says the greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul. But does commanding someone to love them really produce genuine love? No. So, what are we to think about the greatest commandment and how it applies to our lives today?
Grace and Parenting
How does God’s grace impact our parenting? It changes everything! As we trust in His grace, we will build trust with our kids as they grow and mature.
Religion vs. Grace
Are you living the Christian life by religious activity or are you living by grace? Which one should you be living it by? Here are a few ways that you can spot religion or grace in your life.
How to Find Rest
Have you ever gotten back from a vacation and thought that you needed a vacation from the vacation? We long to find rest, and even when we get away, we still can’t seem to find true rest. But Jesus shows us how to find and experience true rest.
No Condemnation in Christ
Many of us wear masks to cover up our insecurities, fears, sins, guilt, and shame. Hiding is lonely, tiresome, and leaves us in shallow relationships. The good news is that there is no condemnation for those in Christ! Come out of hiding today!
Faith in Times of Uncertainty
Sometimes life can be so uncertain and leave us feeling fearful, anxious, stressed, and worried. How do we live by faith in times of uncertainty? The author of Hebrews tells us how.
The Truth about Baptism
What is the truth about baptism? Do you have to be baptized to be saved and go to heaven? What is the meaning of baptism? Let’s see what Scripture has to say about baptism.
Stop Living For God and Live From God
Are we supposed to live for God, work for God, or just in general do things for God? A lot of us think that is the way to live the Christian life, but God doesn’t need anything from you. He made you to receive from Him, not work for Him.
The Foolishness of The Cross
In 1 Corinthians 1:18, Paul refers to the message of the cross as foolishness to many people. What are we to think about the message of the cross today and how does it impact the way we live?
Cancel Culture and The Church
We live in a cancel culture which has unfortunately crept into the church. Jesus is not leading us to cancel people but to love them, serve them, and to help them find restoration in Him.
Jesus and Relationships
When it comes to relationships, it’s usually just a matter of time before things get messy. Jesus wants to break through the conflict and struggles and bring reconciliation and restoration.
Christ in you and you in Christ
We can sometimes get the picture that God is up there, we are down here, and our job is to get closer to Him. But the message of Scripture is Christ in you and you in Christ. You are one with Him.
God’s Blessings in Our Lives
How do we get blessings from God? Does our love for God cause Him to draw near to us and bless our situations and circumstances? Let’s see what the Bible says about God’s blessings.
Is the Sinner’s Prayer in the Bible?
Many of us are familiar with the sinner’s prayer, but is it in the Bible? What must one do to really be saved?
Assurance of Salvation
Many of us doubt our salvation. Usually it’s because of sin in our lives. How do we know if we are truly saved? Can we have assurance of our salvation?