There comes a point in everyone's life where they must make a decision about what they truly believe deep down in their hearts. There will always come a time, or multiple times, where we will have to wrestle with our deepest-held convictions and decide whether we will stick to them, or we will give them … Continue reading They’re Coming for Us
The Heart of Humility
Matthew 6:1-15 gives us a deeper glance at the righteousness that Jesus requires of those who would follow him. In the previous chapter, he has used some examples from the 10 Commandments, as well as other Jewish laws and in this section today, he gives a few more practical examples of what it means to … Continue reading The Heart of Humility
Treasuring God’s Word
Temptation is as common to life as just about anything else. It's everywhere, presenting itself in multitudes of different forms. For everything we do, there is always a way for us to do it wrong and sinfully if we do not pay close attention and guard our hearts. Eating? We could be gluttons instead of … Continue reading Treasuring God’s Word
A Fight for the Soul
It is hard trying to put into words the heaviness that is on my heart right now. By now, I'm sure you've heard from various commentators and news outlets the events that unfolded in our nation's capitol on Wednesday. I won't go into the details of everything that happened because for one, you can get … Continue reading A Fight for the Soul
Running for Righteousness
As we begin the new year, people all around are setting their annual new years resolutions. These could be living a healthier lifestyle, learning a new skill or hobby, ending bad habits and/or starting good habits, and many more. These are all very good things to do, and I'm glad that people are wanting to … Continue reading Running for Righteousness
What in the World is God Doing?
As 2020 comes to a close, I have been thinking about how to describe everything that has happened this year without being cliché. One would say that the events of this year have been unprecedented, but it's also unprecedented itself how many times we've heard the word "unprecedented." We've used words and phrases we never … Continue reading What in the World is God Doing?
Above All Things: The Focus of My Ministry
It recently occurred to me that even though this blog has been active for almost two and a half years now, I have never really formally explained what the purpose of this blog is or why I invest so much time into what I do here with uploading and summarizing my sermons, along with writing … Continue reading Above All Things: The Focus of My Ministry
The Law of Love
In Romans 13, Paul continues his theme of marks of a true Christian and practically living the Christian life from chapter 12 to discussing the law of love and how it should govern the Christians' relationships in two respects: in relation to government authorities, and then in relation to everyone else, more broadly. We are … Continue reading The Law of Love
Honoring Christ in Evangelism
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.1 Peter 1:15 I have heard this verse countless times over the years, but a few days ago in my devotions, something about it … Continue reading Honoring Christ in Evangelism
The Message and Mission of the Gospel
The message of the gospel is plain and simple: turn from your sins and trust in Christ alone to be reconciled to God. Though many have tried to twist this wondrous truth, Paul reminds us in Romans 10 that this starts in the heart, by believing that God raised Christ from the dead, and overflows … Continue reading The Message and Mission of the Gospel
Above All Things 