Romans 5:2 And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Normally we would say that boasting, i.e. bragging, isn’t a Christian virtue. Usually it turns into a very self-centered affair. However, you’ll notice in Romans 5:2, Paul says Christians boast. What? How? Isn’t that anti-Christian? Aren’t Christians supposed to be others-centered, God-centered, […]

Romans 5:2 And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Normally we would say that boasting, i.e. bragging, isn’t a Christian virtue. Usually it turns into a very self-centered affair. However, you’ll notice in Romans 5:2, Paul says Christians boast. What? How? Isn’t that anti-Christian? Aren’t Christians supposed to be others-centered, God-centered, […]

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. There was a cute commercial on TV several years ago advertising Travelers Insurance. The commercial consisted of a dog […]

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. There was a cute commercial on TV several years ago advertising Travelers Insurance. The commercial consisted of a dog […]

Revelation 7:9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Abraham stood outside his tent because God had […]

Revelation 7:9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Abraham stood outside his tent because God had […]

1 Thessalonians 2:20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. There are many people I have served as a pastor over the last 17 years who fill my heart with joy, more than I can count. One who sticks out in my memory is a believer named Paula, who is now in heaven. Paula came […]

1 Thessalonians 2:20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. There are many people I have served as a pastor over the last 17 years who fill my heart with joy, more than I can count. One who sticks out in my memory is a believer named Paula, who is now in heaven. Paula came […]

Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. The song goes this way, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” When I was a kid that was definitely the case. I could hardly stand the wait for Christmas and all the […]

Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. The song goes this way, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” When I was a kid that was definitely the case. I could hardly stand the wait for Christmas and all the […]

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God sees his projects to completion. What God starts doing, he finishes. That’s refreshing to hear for two reasons. First of all, that doesn’t describe me. I easily can […]

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God sees his projects to completion. What God starts doing, he finishes. That’s refreshing to hear for two reasons. First of all, that doesn’t describe me. I easily can […]

Philippians 1:21 For me to live is Christ, to die is gain. How is your joy lately? Is your life bringing you up or down? Are relationships filling you up or leaving lacking? Is your job providing a paycheck or proving a nuisance? What is happening in your life right now and how is it […]

Philippians 1:21 For me to live is Christ, to die is gain. How is your joy lately? Is your life bringing you up or down? Are relationships filling you up or leaving lacking? Is your job providing a paycheck or proving a nuisance? What is happening in your life right now and how is it […]