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 […]

Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” It’s hard not to know what’s coming next. It’s hard to grapple and make sense […]

Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” It’s hard not to know what’s coming next. It’s hard to grapple and make sense […]

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Sometimes I struggle to believe in Jesus completely. Ever felt that way? It’s not that I don’t love him. I do! And it’s not that I don’t believe […]

Mark 9:23-24 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Sometimes I struggle to believe in Jesus completely. Ever felt that way? It’s not that I don’t love him. I do! And it’s not that I don’t believe […]

Psalm 119:14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. How would you react if you won the lottery? The big one! You know, millions upon millions of dollars. Or how would you react if a relative or friend of yours passed away leaving you more money you could spend the […]

Psalm 119:14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. How would you react if you won the lottery? The big one! You know, millions upon millions of dollars. Or how would you react if a relative or friend of yours passed away leaving you more money you could spend the […]

Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. I like to be on the throne of my life and I’m sure you do too. I like to be in charge and give orders. I like to know what’s going on and have control of it. I like […]

Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. I like to be on the throne of my life and I’m sure you do too. I like to be in charge and give orders. I like to know what’s going on and have control of it. I like […]

Exodus 14:15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. God says this so “matter-of-factly.” Move on! The Israelites stared at the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian army behind them. God then placed himself between the Israelites and the Egyptians. […]

Exodus 14:15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. God says this so “matter-of-factly.” Move on! The Israelites stared at the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian army behind them. God then placed himself between the Israelites and the Egyptians. […]

Verse 1 of O God Our Help in Ages Past Our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. Isaac Watts, the author of the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night”, wrote another hymn entitled “O God, our Help in Ages Past”. […]

Verse 1 of O God Our Help in Ages Past Our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. Isaac Watts, the author of the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night”, wrote another hymn entitled “O God, our Help in Ages Past”. […]