You are unique. Your history and emotional life are all your own. God knows that. He comes to each one of us. Here in the second chapter of Acts, we are in the room on the Day of Pentecost. God’s arrival does not lead to group think, but better relationships. When the Feast of Pentecost […]
Are you prioritizing religious rules over authentic faith? In the second chapter of Galatians, Paul shares his transition from a life of strict compliance to a life of grace, teaching us how to stop living for the approval of others. Have some of you noticed that we are not yet perfect? (No great surprise, right?) […]
We read the crucifixion and resurrection story with the benefit of hindsight, but Mary and the disciples were witnessing the suffering and death of Jesus in real time. They were understandably scared, upset, and confused as they watched their teacher and friend be killed on the cross and buried in a tomb. This is where […]
Do you ever worry God is calling you to help them? Those people? Are you like Jonah, thinking you are more qualified to judge than God? Or maybe you’re worried God is calling you to serve somewhere… boring. The book of Jonah has far more going on than one particularly large fish… 1-3 One day long […]
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul is emphatic about the free life we can live because of Christ. It is not the cheap freedom that is often celebrated by the world. But a freedom that allows you to serve others without being burdened by the compulsions of selfishness. This is a freedom that will […]
Ecclesiastes 11 reminds us that life is beautiful and fleeting. Don’t sit around waiting for life to happen to you, make it happen! You answer to God for your actions (or inaction); work hard and enjoy the life He has given you! Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns. Don’t hoard […]
Is your holiday season marked by worship? As we celebrate the birth of Christ, it is important that we evaluate the postures of our hearts. In Matthew 2, we see the response of worship that is demonstrated by the wise men. There is much to learn from this response to Jesus’ birth that we can […]
In this season of giving thanks, how often is your mind turned towards the blessings of God? We have much to be thankful for, and Philippians 4 tells us of the generosity and faithfulness of our God. His generosity surpasses human understanding, and our response should be to lift our hands in worship, and to […]
“What’s the latest and greatest?” That’s a question that drives our society and leaves us on a hunt for satisfaction. But is newer actually better? In 2 Kings chapter 17, we see the danger that comes from fixating on what’s trending, especially when it comes to our relationship with God. Ahaz, King of Judah, did […]
What are you waiting for in life? A promotion? A new house? Maybe it’s for physical healing or the restoration of a relationship? We’re always waiting for something, and we get impatient as we anxiously await the next best thing. In Isaiah 64, we see that although we find ourselves waiting in this life, we […]