The Bible in a Year “Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusionContinue reading “When Sin Takes More Than It Gives”
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When Small Faith Meets a Big God
In the Life of Christ “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” (Matthew 17:20) One of the most encouragingContinue reading “When Small Faith Meets a Big God”
The Four Steps of a Faithful Life
The Bible in a Year “For Ezra prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.” — Ezra 7:10 Among the many leaders God raised up in Scripture, Ezra stands out as a model of spiritual dedication. He was not a king,Continue reading “The Four Steps of a Faithful Life”
Becoming Like the Father
In the Life of Christ “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” — Matthew 5:48 At first glance, Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:48 can feel overwhelming. How can imperfect people ever be perfect? As I walk through the Sermon on the Mount, I discover that Jesus is not calling His followers to flawlessContinue reading “Becoming Like the Father”
Love That Fulfills Everything
In the Life of Christ When Jesus was asked which commandment was the greatest, He did not hesitate. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18, He answered, “Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind… And the second is like unto it, Thou shaltContinue reading “Love That Fulfills Everything”
When Heaven Opened Over the Water
In the Life of Christ There is something deeply moving about watching Jesus step into the Jordan River beside ordinary sinners. Mark 1:9 presents no hesitation, no distance, and no reluctance from Christ. Though sinless, Jesus walks directly into the same waters where repentant people confessed their failures before God. I often pause there inContinue reading “When Heaven Opened Over the Water”
From Nowhere to the Nations
In the Life of Christ “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” — Mark 1:9 There is something deeply comforting to me about the fact that Jesus began His public ministry from a place nobody respected. Nazareth was not a center of influence, wealth, orContinue reading “From Nowhere to the Nations”
The Gospel Has Hands and Feet
In the Life of Christ Luke opens the book of Acts by reminding us that Jesus “began both to do and teach” (Acts 1:1). That small phrase carries enormous weight. Jesus did not simply preach sermons; He embodied them. His words walked among people. His compassion touched lepers, restored blind eyes, fed hungry crowds, andContinue reading “The Gospel Has Hands and Feet”
When a Nation Forgets God
The Bible in a Year “For a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.” — 2 Chronicles 15:3 The words of the prophet Azariah to King Asa sound less like an ancient warning and more like a mirror held before modern society. Judah had driftedContinue reading “When a Nation Forgets God”
The Best Places to Be
In the Life There are moments in life when I ask myself where I truly belong. The world offers many answers—success, comfort, recognition, independence—but the life of Jesus continually draws me back to a different conclusion. The safest, richest, and most meaningful places are not locations on a map but positions near Christ Himself. ScriptureContinue reading “The Best Places to Be”