This Friday will mark 15 years since I became a Christian! Because of this, I wanted to share my testimony of how I came to know Jesus. On November 7, 2010, when I was 7 years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. My family and I went to our church’s … Continue reading My Testimony
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The Briefest of Moments
On a cool fall Saturday morning, I walk out onto my back porch, recline in my favorite rocking chair, and open my Bible. The text is Romans 8. I had left off my reading in the middle of the chapter, so I pick up with verse 18. I read the following words from the pen … Continue reading The Briefest of Moments
Peace Be With You
We live in a world starved for peace. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to wars, assassinations, and violence. What used to be unthinkable has become expected. There’s a reason that, when someone is asked what their one wish would be, a common answer is “world peace.” We long for a resolution to all conflicts, but … Continue reading Peace Be With You
Don’t Play Hide and Seek
A mom is outside tending to the family garden, leaving her five-year-old son alone indoors. The little boy is playing with his toys when he realizes that the glass tray of recently-baked cookies has been left unattended. He steps up in a chair, attempting to reach the delectable dessert while he has the opportunity, but … Continue reading Don’t Play Hide and Seek
King Edmund the Just
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
The Help and Hope of the Tempted
Hebrews 2:18 says, “For because [Jesus] himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” What a comfort to know that Jesus is able to help us when we are being tempted. I once went through a challenging season where I had a difficult time finding a job. During … Continue reading The Help and Hope of the Tempted
Free from Legalism
Note: The following devotional is slightly longer than usual, as it has been adapted from a recent sermon. How would you define freedom? We typically think of freedom as being able to do whatever we want, as not being bound to a set of rules. However, rules are important. From an early age, we are … Continue reading Free from Legalism
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
Rest in the Cross
In my hometown, the First Baptist Church sits at the center of the city. I have noticed on numerous recent occasions that a bird (or birds) likes to sit on the cross of this church’s steeple. This bird takes a break from its flight by sitting perched atop the cross. Although this bird does not … Continue reading Rest in the Cross
Set Your Mind Above 