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But He was pierced for our offenses, He was crushed for our wrongdoings; The punishment for our peace was laid upon Him, And by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:3 There’s a Christian pop song that was really popular a few years ago—it’s one with a powerful Biblical message and a beautiful melody, the kind you can play on repeatContinue reading “defined by scars”

So he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the contention of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” Exodus 17:7 I am once again reading through the Bible in the year in chronological order. Currently, I’m still within the chapters of Exodus, as Moses recountsContinue reading “good ol’ days”

And wherever (Jesus) entered villages, or cities, or a countryside, they were laying the sick in the marketplaces and imploring Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and all who touched it were being healed. Mark 6:56 Although I haven’t been to a concert in more than a few years, there was aContinue reading “are you on the fringe?”

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.  1 John 4:16 If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably recognized when He’s really trying to tellContinue reading “God loves you.”

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14 If you’ve been walking with Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably had seasons of wrestling—times whenContinue reading “sent”

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Revelation 22:20-21). As 2023 kicks off, you may have decided on a few resolutions—bad habits you’d like to stop or new ones you’d like toContinue reading “Reading His-story”

The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 If you’re a New Year’s Resolution kind of person, then during this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day you may be mulling over the changes you’d like to make in 2023 (still hard to believe another year has come and gone!).Continue reading “New Year’s evolution”

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:14 I can say with confidence that everyone who loves Christmas also loves Christmas carols. Don’t get me wrong, there are different levels of carol-loving. Some of my friends literally start cranking holiday tunes in October. (These are theContinue reading “carol theology”

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord [b]Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:1-3 Who doesn’t love the iconic Christmas movie, “Elf”? (Seriously, if you’re not a fan, you mayContinue reading “Buddy-the-Elf enthusiasm”

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14:15 I was listening to an amazing and very heady Christian podcast called “Just Thinking”—it’s very intellectually demanding and spirit-inspiring, not the kind you can casually listen to at the gym. Anyway, the topic was indwelling sin in believers, and at one point one of theContinue reading “an asterisk life”