A Time to Consider
Haggai reminds us to pause, consider the direction of our lives, and allow God to re-center our hearts on His purposes before our own.
Remember Together
He has given us His Word so we can remember His mighty acts throughout history.
Don't Miss the Bigger Picture
The details matter, but if we’re not careful, we can become so fascinated with them that we miss the grand narrative God is telling. Few books tempt us to do that more than Daniel.
The Problem of They, I, and You...
All believers face seasons of hardship, and one of the greatest spiritual challenges during those times is where we choose to focus our attention.
Write Your Own Psalm
The Psalms have guided God’s people in prayer and worship for generations, and they can also inspire us to develop a deeper, more personal conversation with God.
The Greatest Heart Transplant
Modern medicine can perform remarkable procedures like heart transplants and stent placements that extend and improve lives. Yet even the most successful surgeries cannot overcome the reality that every earthly life eventually comes to an end.
More Than a Sticky Note
As I’ve walked alongside friends and families through illness, loss, healing, and uncertainty, I’ve been reminded that every season of life is temporary.
The Microscope or the Mirror?
Scripture is meant to be a mirror that transforms our own hearts before it becomes a microscope for examining others.
When Your Soul Needs a Sermon
Psalm 103 calls us to remember God's goodness and bless His name, even on days when praise doesn't come naturally.
Missing the Mark: The Sin of Omission
While many focus on avoiding wrong behaviors, we are reminded that sin also includes failing to do the good God calls us to do.
Finding Life Through Surrender
The failure of King Zedekiah, who resisted God's plan and trusted in earthly alliances, serves as a warning against rebellion and misplaced trust.
The King Above All Kings
The psalm points ultimately to Jesus Christ, the King who demonstrated true power by humbly sacrificing himself for humanity and rising victorious over sin and death.
Numbering Our Days: Living with Eternal Perspective
The psalm offers comfort by pointing to God’s eternal nature, mercy, and faithfulness, while also providing perspective on the importance of repentance, faithful living, and surrendering our limited days to God’s purposes.
Faithful to the Assignment
Ezekiel’s calling reminds us that God often asks His people to serve in difficult and uncomfortable circumstances.
Restoration Through Grief
As Lamentations concludes, Jeremiah voices the profound sorrow of a people devastated by the consequences of sin and loss.
Hope in the Midst of Lament
Lamentations 3 reveals that even in the deepest suffering, God remains faithful.
A Service We Never Imagined
God’s transforming power can lead us to do things we never thought possible.
A Festal Shout of Praise
Just as songs and chants can energize a stadium and bring people together, Scripture calls believers to lift their voices in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankful hearts.
The Last Breath That Changed Everything
While death often brings both sorrow and relief, Jesus’ sacrifice transformed the darkness of sin into the promise of eternal life.