Experiencing God “So, I said: ‘Woe is me, for I am undone … for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.’” (Isaiah 6:5) There are moments in Scripture that feel less like stories we read and more like mirrors held up to our own souls. Isaiah’s encounter with God in the templeContinue reading “When Holiness Undoes Us—and Remakes Us”
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Living Ready
Walking with Christ in Faith, Love, and Hope Thru the Bible in a Year Today’s journey brings us into 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s warm and encouraging letter to a young church he loved dearly. As I read these chapters again, I’m struck by how personal, pastoral, and practical Paul’s words truly are. This letter carries theContinue reading “Living Ready”
When God Shapes Who We Become
On Second Thought There are passages in Scripture that make us stop mid-sentence. Sometimes it is because the promise is so beautiful that it takes our breath away. Other times it is because the warning is sobering enough to make us pause and search our hearts. Revelation 21:8 is one of those passages. It listsContinue reading “When God Shapes Who We Become”
Set Free to Stand Firm
Thru the Bible in a Year Walking through Romans 4–7 today, we are brought face-to-face with two of the most central realities of Christian life: justification (Romans 4–5) and sanctification (Romans 6–7). Whenever I come to these chapters, I’m reminded that Paul is not giving us abstract theology—he is giving us the architecture of ChristianContinue reading “Set Free to Stand Firm”
Not So Quiet Time
James 1:21-25 Most Christians are taught early on to incorporate a devotional time into their day. This typically includes Scripture reading and prayer, both of which are essential for spiritual growth. But occasionally we should evaluate what effect this practice is having in us. In other words, we should ask, Is my quiet time accomplishingContinue reading “Not So Quiet Time”