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Finish the Race!
Our journey with Jesus is like a race; one in which just finishing is winning. It’s not one we are necessarily prepared for though. Fortunately, Hebrews 12:1–3 gives us great advice on how to finish this race.
The Work of the Spirit
We may talk about the promise of the Holy Spirit and how important it is to have in our lives. We speak about how great it would be to have the Spirit poured out upon us. But what exactly does the Holy Spirit do?
Matthew 18:15–17: Church Discipline or Relationship Repair?
We’ve all experienced being hurt by someone, or hurting someone, as a result of careless words or thoughtless actions. It may be from a stranger, or a family member, or a friend. Maybe even another Christian. Jesus gave us counsel in Matthew 18:15–17 on how to deal with such situations. But what is that verse really telling us to do?
Heaven: One Man’s Trash, or Your Treasure?
There is a saying: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This is especially true when the topic of heaven comes up. While some Christians long for to walk on the streets of gold, many today (including Christians) are not interested in it. Which is it for you?
Still Following
One of the more discouraging things a Christian can experience is watching a person reject the Gospel and walk away. It hurts when someone does not want to get to know the God you love. Now imagine how Jesus must have felt when it happened to Him.
The Power of Your Testimony
How would you feel if someone had sent you an important message—a message that would change your life—and the message was never delivered? Actually, we have been trusted with such a message: the Good News of Jesus. It is a message that can truly change lives.
Too Many Distractions
I overheard one of the members of my church stating that it is much harder for Christians today because of all of the distractions the world offers. Is this really true? Do we really have more distractions today, or is there a bigger problem?
The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
One of the most controversial phrases in the Bible is when God says that He will “harden Pharaoh’s heart.” As I was recently studying the whole story of Pharaoh, I found something about God and Pharaoh that changed my understanding.
Learning to Live by Faith
The last few months have been an emotionally bumpy ride for me. On my recently updated rollercoaster of life (now fifty percent faster with higher hills and loop-ier loops!), I found myself in several situations that have made me confront my understanding of living by...
All Design and No Flavor
It has been a while since I was last able to write to my blog. Life, family, and church has kept me pretty busy the last couple of months. I have had the privilege over the last few weeks to participate in a training session for newly graduated Theology students (soon...