In C.S. Lewis’ beloved children’s novel The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there is a small, often overlooked detail that speaks to the transformative power of the gospel. The royal title given to one of the main characters, Edmund Pevensie, shows us that no one is too far gone to … Continue reading King Edmund the Just
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Looking for the Kingdom
In the Bible, there are some lesser-known heroes we can learn a lot from. One such person is Joseph of Arimathea. We know from all four gospels that a man named Joseph from the town of Arimathea buried Jesus. From these accounts, we can gather a good deal of information about Joseph. We know that … Continue reading Looking for the Kingdom
To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe
“I believe Christianity is an evil that needs to be destroyed.” This is not something I believe or would ever say. It was said to me one time on a mission trip. I struck up a conversation with a young man—for the purposes of this devotional, we’ll call him Kevin—who knew I was a Christian. … Continue reading To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe
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