Category Archives: Uncategorized

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 When I was growing up, I was taught that looking good to others was very important. Whether it was keepingContinue reading “enough”

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Bible has a lot to say about fools, especially in the Old Testament. Fools are described as those who ignore or scoff God and HisContinue reading “call me a fool”

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 As Christians, all we have to do is look around at the American culture—and the world—to think, “Yep, Jesus is coming back soon.” (Or, if you’re like me, that has become a more fervent prayer.) Although first-century believers thought Jesus’ return would be in theirContinue reading “the LORD is near”

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are fullContinue reading “call them out”

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Romans 5:9-10 In 1970, Stevie Wonder releasedContinue reading “delivered, signed, sealed”

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-4 What would your answer be if I asked, “Do you love Jesus?” If you are a Christian, you’d likely reply with a hearty, “Yes, of course!” YouContinue reading “what would we risk?”

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 There’s a lot of “Christianese” out there that, to the unbeliever, can sound pretty intimidating. In our efforts to share the Good NewsContinue reading “rescued”

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Our culture today is all about entitlement. A whole generation has been raised to believe that they should win, regardless of their efforts. (“Everyone gets a trophy!”) And for those who work hard to excel, well, they have to give in (and giveContinue reading “you deserve it! (not.)”

For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.  Hebrews 8:12 Here comes another one of those moments of transparency: I am getting forgetful. Thankfully, this is not applicable to my work—somehow, I manage to keep all my plates, cats, and fiery batons in the air and move from one thingContinue reading “forgetful”

“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” Matthew 24:12-13 The confusion and chaos in our country are undeniable—and can be overwhelming. A football coach is fired for praying with his team. College students are being kicked out of clubs and sororities forContinue reading “falling together”