Whole Gospel To Whole World
As the darkness fadesThe nearing dawn births new hopeWith the rising sun. In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah writes: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Jer. 3:22-23)." What an awesome reminder that as the darkness fades, the... Continue Reading →
"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture." -Psalm 37:3 In the year 2020, COVID-19 changed the world. Face masks were required in public. Travel was restricted. The world became less stable and more politically divided. Socialization was decreased because of social distancing while fear continually rose. Many... Continue Reading →
Like dense fog at dawnMy dreams were fading away Until I found God. In this haiku, the person believes their dreams are fading away---just like dense fog at dawn. The fog represents the person's normal circumstances. They don't want the fog they are accustomed with to fade away. Otherwise, they might not find their dream... Continue Reading →
In Hebrews 7, let's discuss Melchizedek and how the superior priesthood in Christ fulfills the old covenant. Next, I will talk about how Christ is the new covenant and what that means for us as believers. The first thing we notice is that Melchizedek was a type of Christ. When scholars refer to a type,... Continue Reading →
Two men went to the temple to pray. One a Pharisee. The other a tax collector. The religious man stood tall and exclaimed. Holy God, I stand before you unashamed. For I fast twice a week and give my tithe. I am not a robber, adulterer, or evildoer. I am not like that tax collector... Continue Reading →
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." -Ephesians 5:25 In June, my wife and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary! It has been a joy, privilege, and honor to be her husband. I am beyond blessed to have her companionship as we navigate through... Continue Reading →
Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my... Continue Reading →
The job of a manbecomes his identityuntil he finds God. When you meet someone for the first time, one of the questions that inevitably comes up is: "So, what do you do for a living?" In today's culture, occupation is equated with one's identity. Most of us are judged by what we do---rather than who... Continue Reading →
The singing of birdsIs brightening the sapphireIn the starry night. God created the sun, moon, and stars with various shades and colors. He designed the bird with more ingenuity than a human airplane and gifted them with singing---bringing melody to the human heart. His handiwork is clearly displayed throughout all of creation. And as human... Continue Reading →
Do you not know, brothers and sisters, for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released... Continue Reading →
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