Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
In Romans 12:12 Paul instructs believers to rejoice, be patient, and be consistent. Additionally, he pairs each instruction with a specific action or circumstance. The power of the verse resides in the pairing. Rejoicing is a powerful thing, but Paul says to rejoice in hope. Hope uplifts the soul and allows us to experience joy…
When I consider that Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians while under house arrest in Rome, I’m humbled and convicted. He found strength in Jesus Christ and trusted Him completely. He was totally dedicated to the Lord that his human condition literally did not matter. He knew how the story ends and lived out…
In our current culture, we are bombarded daily by information from multiple sources. Social media has, for many, replaced traditional news outlets. The rise and growing sophistication of AI has made discerning the validity of what we see difficult. On earth, truth gets convoluted and confusing. Yet, with God, nothing changes. He is the same,…
The book of Psalms is one of my favorite in the Bible because David and the other writers of the book lament their struggles honestly and then praise God for His grace and love. The pattern mirrors my personal interactions with the Lord and it comforts me to read David’s faithfulness despite multiple periods of…
Paul’s letters to the Corinthians were severe and corrective because the church was rife with conflict, pride, and in fighting. However, 1 Corinthians 2:9 is a momentary reprieve for the overall tone of the letter. Here, Paul loosely quotes Isaiah 64:4 to highlight that the mystery of God’s redemptive plan is revealed to believers through…
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