Would you return the greatest gift you’ve ever been given? None of us could fathom giving up the best thing we’ve ever received, yet we do this with Jesus’ gift every day. Romans 6 tells us that to fully embrace the freedom from sin that’s been bought with Jesus’ blood, our old selves must be […]
What comes to your mind when you think of freedom? Fireworks? Parades? Pool parties and barbecues? God tells us that freedom is more than just our physical liberation, but it applies to our spiritual state as well. Here, in 2 Corinthians 6, we are reminded that true freedom comes from Christ alone. Dear, dear Corinthians, […]
How long would you wait for your leader to return—three days? Seven? Could you wait a full forty days? For the people of Israel, it was too long. Anxiety crept in and turned to what was familiar. As told in Exodus 32, they crafted a god in their own image. Can we relate? We, too, […]
Do you attend a church or a business? Is God ultimately the one leading your community of believers? In Ecclesiastes we are given a warning to not drown out God’s voice with our own ideas or trip over our own pride when we enter His house. Watch your step when you enter God’s house. Enter […]
Paul knew Timothy was nervous about taking on a bigger leadership role. Here, in the first chapter of 2 Timothy, Paul is encouraging his younger brother in Christ to be bold in using his gifts. Paul recognizes his potential and shares why Timothy can overcome his timidity to serve Christ… I, Paul, am on special […]
