DISCLAIMER: Spoilers for The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis ahead! C.S. Lewis’ sixth Narnia book, The Silver Chair, ends with the death of one of Narnia’s most beloved characters. However, Lewis transforms a truly sad moment into one of unrivaled hope. He does this by showing the reader the glory of resurrection. King Caspian was … Continue reading Washed in the Blood
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Nothing
In the Bible, Jesus makes some strong, worthy of eyebrow-raising statements. These truths cut to our hearts, convict us, and show us how we should be living and submitting to Him. One such statement that bears a lot of weight and doesn’t seem to get the attention it deserves comes in John 15:5. Here, Jesus … Continue reading Nothing
The Light Has Come
I love Christmastime, and one of my favorite parts of this season is seeing Christmas lights. While driving home last night, I saw a wide variety of Christmas lights. There was everything from multicolored to solid, the Grinch to Santa Claus, an inflatable Mickey Mouse to a decorative deer. This prompted me to think of … Continue reading The Light Has Come
Greater Than the Greatest Love
Jesus says in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” We might read this verse and receive comfort, knowing that Jesus laid down His life for us. After all, Jesus says two verses later, “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant … Continue reading Greater Than the Greatest Love
The Highest Virtues
A very well-known Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 13:13. Coming at the end of Scripture’s famous chapter on love, Paul concludes this beautiful section by writing, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Chances are, even those who have never read the Bible or attended a … Continue reading The Highest Virtues
Fully Surrendered
A few weeks ago, on Tuesday, April 18, I read Acts 20 as part of my daily Bible reading. When I read, verse 24 of Acts 20 stood out to me. It reads, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course … Continue reading Fully Surrendered
What is Finished?
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” - John 19:30 Jesus’ final words from the cross, “It is finished,” are a cry of victory. But this may be one of those phrases we hear and read so often that we … Continue reading What is Finished?
Set Your Mind Above 