There are a lot of people who have mixed feelings about the second coming of Christ. I know that when I was younger, it incited feelings of uncertainty and even fear in my mind, even though I knew I was in Christ. Others look at Jesus' second coming with a sort of morbid fascination, checking … Continue reading Look Up
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A Wasted Life
A quote I read in a devotional from Greg Laurie years ago has stuck with me: “it's possible to have a saved soul but a wasted life.” Ouch! If you have been bought with the blood of Jesus, are you living like it? Are you investing your life in loving God and loving your neighbor? … Continue reading A Wasted Life
What is Your Testimony?
I love hearing people share their testimonies. It is truly beautiful to hear someone talk about how they came to know Jesus. But unfortunately, I have heard people share a version of their testimony where they made no mention of Jesus or salvation. Your testimony is not the story of good things God has done … Continue reading What is Your Testimony?
Stay Awake
In Luke 12, Jesus tells a parable of servants who were ready for their master when he came. He then tells us, “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:40). In Mark’s record of this same teaching of Christ, Jesus says, “concerning … Continue reading Stay Awake
Through Him and For Him
"For by him (Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." Colossians 1:16 Everything was created by Jesus to reflect Jesus, His creative power, His majesty, and to give Him the honor, glory, and praise … Continue reading Through Him and For Him
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
Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ
For the past two years, I have been on a bit of a bluegrass kick in my music-listening tastes. What I think makes this genre well worth listening to is the blending of instruments. In bluegrass music, there is typically a guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo (or additional instruments, such as an upright bass) all … Continue reading Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ
He is Worthy
Andrew Peterson’s song Is He Worthy? is one of my all-time favorite Christian songs. The song comes from Revelation 5, and if you haven’t heard this song, I would strongly encourage you to stop reading this and listen to it right now. Once you’ve done that, we can pick back up here! There’s a lot … Continue reading He is Worthy
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