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.
Hosea’s Warning, Hosea’s Hope
Hosea calls God's children then and through the Holy Spirit even now, " So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God."
Stay Faithful and Do Not Fear
In Jeremiah 42, the remnant of Judah sought God’s direction and received a powerful promise: if they stayed where God had placed them, He would build them up, protect them, and show them mercy.
Outside the Camp: Fully Committed to Christ
Everyone belongs to a camp of beliefs, loyalties, and commitments, but no decision is more important than answering Jesus’ question: “Who do you say I am?”
Trusting Jesus in Life’s Uncertainty
Life can change in a moment, taking us from seasons of joy and blessing into unexpected storms.
When Obedience Brings Pressure
Like James and Proverbs remind us, we cannot boast about tomorrow, and like Jeremiah, we sometimes discover that obedience brings unexpected hardship.
God’s Quiet Work in Our Lives
Like the wisdom found in Jeremiah, Proverbs, and even C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, we are reminded that trusting ourselves leads to barrenness, but staying rooted in God brings flourishing.
A Prayer for America
As we thank God for the blessings of our country, we also acknowledge our shortcomings and seek His mercy, wisdom, and guidance.
Serving Earth with the Heart of Heaven
Over two decades of visiting our nation’s capital have reminded me how meaningful it is to advocate for those in need, yet Scripture reminds us that our deepest allegiance belongs to Christ alone.
Echoes of Independence
We celebrate freedom this week, but our freedom in Christ calls us to something more: to pray, to repent, and to hope for a world shaped by God’s wisdom and peace.
Eternal Kingdom, Passing Kingdoms
A reflection on the Lord’s Prayer and the longing for God’s will to be done on earth, woven together with Isaiah’s reminder that human life—like grass—fades while God’s word endures forever.
Walking in the Living Way
Jeremiah’s message intensifies from simply observing the ancient paths to actively walking in God’s commands—because discipleship is more than reflection; it is movement.
Finding God on the Mountain and in the Mess
Our daily struggles are rooted in the brokenness that the fall brought about in Genesis.
Finding Clarity When the Road Gets Foggy
Just as modern navigation guides our cars, Scripture guides our souls—reminding us that God’s past faithfulness illuminates our future steps.
Leaning In to Wisdom
You’ve probably collected wise sayings, highlighted books, and admired leaders whose insight shaped you. But Scripture reminds us that wisdom only transforms when it’s applied.