I have recently updated the "What is the Gospel?" page on my site. I hope that it can primarily serve as a starting point for Christians to use who struggle sharing their faith and need a coherent and brief explanation of the Gospel modeled for them in order to start forming their own way or … Continue reading What is the Gospel?
Spiritual Formation Requires a Spiritual Community
I have had the privilege of being able to read Foundations in Spiritual Formation, edited by Paul Pettit, for one of my classes at Liberty University recently. This work discusses the theme of spiritual formation by thoroughly examining the Scriptures, identifying the key components and concepts that surround our spiritual formation. Had it not … Continue reading Spiritual Formation Requires a Spiritual Community
Abide in the Vine
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit … Continue reading Abide in the Vine
Number Our Days
“So teach us to number our days so that we may get a heart of wisdom” –Psalm 90:12 Have you ever taken the time to write out how you spend your day? If not, I would highly recommend it. Even when we feel we are the most productive, we can find that there are many … Continue reading Number Our Days
Why Do We Worry?
When we get right down to it, why do we worry? No, I’m not asking to list out our individual anxieties and fears. What I mean is, what is the root cause of worry to begin with? Followers of Christ are directly commanded not to worry multiple times in Scripture, but as with many things … Continue reading Why Do We Worry?
“Resolves”
Welcome to 2021 everyone! Last year was unique for our world as we all collectively felt the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the social, economic, and political ramifications of this new virus. It is comforting to know that the Jesus who brought us through 2020 will still be king in 2021! I … Continue reading “Resolves”
How Does That Make You Feel?
It's a common question, we hear and see: “How does that make you feel?” being asked in life and media all around us. It can certainly be a loaded one. Human beings are emotional creatures and all too often (myself included) can lose their logical grip of the wheel and allow emotions to control our … Continue reading How Does That Make You Feel?
Kingdom Focus
Oh boy, this year seems to never stop bringing the excitement! As we enter the last quarter of 2020 it feels like there has been no end to the craziness that started earlier in the year. It has taken all different shapes and forms, but no matter what it is that captures the headlines, we … Continue reading Kingdom Focus
Holy Courage
Holy Courage is Hard to Come by without Holiness“The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” --Psalm 27:1 In the dark and trying times that we find ourselves in at the moment, it can become easy to … Continue reading Holy Courage
The Dialogue Dark Age
Don’t Fall into the traps of the "Dialogue Dark Age" Anyone with an internet connection knows the extent of how far our world has fallen away from civilized and rational discourse. As we are falling into a “dialogue dark age” of sorts, I think it is important as followers of Christ to guard ourselves against … Continue reading The Dialogue Dark Age
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