A Biblical View of Ambition I built this shop out of busted knuckles, sunrise and a second chance, Dust on my boots, grit in my lungs, calluses like callin’ cards. Now a black truck rolls up all shiny, with a handshake and a smile, Says, “Boy, we love what you’re doin’… we just want itContinue reading “Between Two Caskets”
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As the Day Ends
The passage in Matthew 11:16-19 sheds light on humanity’s fickle nature and our struggle to embrace divine wisdom. It challenges us to recognize God’s workings even when they defy our expectations and perceptions. In prayer, we seek grace to discern God’s hand in all things and to find peace in His wisdom.
Not That I’m Judging
John 7:24Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment. Luke 6:37Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; Matthew 7:1-5Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with theContinue reading “Not That I’m Judging”
As the Day Ends
Evening Reflection Inspired by Matthew 9:27-31 As the day draws to a close and the world grows quiet around us, let us take a moment to reflect on the timeless wisdom encapsulated within Matthew 9:27-31. In this passage, we encounter two blind men who, despite their physical affliction, demonstrate unwavering faith in Jesus Christ asContinue reading “As the Day Ends”
Faith Beyond Sight: Matthew 9:27-31 Across Scriptures
Matthew 9:27-31 showcases unwavering faith and divine healing power, resonating with contemporary challenges. It parallels Abraham and Sarah’s trust in God’s promise, emphasizing the enduring nature of faith amid adversity. Commentaries highlight faith’s transformative power. Believers are encouraged to trust in Christ’s healing and integrate these truths into personal and communal life.
As the Day Ends
Evening Meditation: As the day draws to a close and the world around us settles into the quiet embrace of the night, let us journey together into the depths of Matthew 5:13-16, where the words of Jesus resonate with timeless wisdom and profound truth. In this passage, we are likened to salt and light, calledContinue reading “As the Day Ends”
A Modern Day Resurrection?
The New Testament writers universally claim Jesus rose from the dead, and they report he was seen by numerous eyewitnesses. Not only so, but history tells us some of these same eyewitnesses subsequently died for their faith. They were that sure Jesus rose from the dead. Was it likely they made the story up? NotContinue reading “A Modern Day Resurrection?”
The Sun of Righteousness
But to you who fear My name, the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings (Malachi 4:2, NKJV). As the center of the solar system, the sun governs the planets in their orbits. Every living thing on planet Earth owes its existence to the sun as the source of energy. Every minuteContinue reading “The Sun of Righteousness”
The Gift of Marginalia
Pews creaked as people shifted their weight and fanned themselves with the church bulletin. Wooden floorboards popped, and the wheezing window unit beat irregularly from the back of the tiny sanctuary. The place held a litany of distractions, especially to an 8-year-old girl who could see a fine Illinois spring day happening just beyond theContinue reading “The Gift of Marginalia”