Why Does the Word of God Call Us to Love Our Neighbor?
He wants to restore the world through his people. He wants to use us, where we live, work and play,…
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Confession and Our Unpaid Tickets
Clearly, a person sitting in a car stuffed with tickets could say to the officer, “Thanks a lot, but I’m…
Walking in the Light
John begins with, “God is light.” “Light” captures the very nature of God, that he is full of glory, that…
Real Hope Comes From God
Hope from God is grounded in our salvation. Salvation is the work of the entire Trinity: God the Father, Jesus…
What is True Love?
Sometimes, I flippantly say “I love you” and not think about what that really means. Sometimes, I downplay love’s power…
What Zechariah and Elizabeth Can Teach Us About Active Waiting
Zechariah was an old man, and he could have given up after years of waiting, but he did not. He…
Does the Bible Teach that Respect is Earned or Freely Given?
I believed that I didn’t have any obligation to show respect to someone unless they earned it. Our culture agreed…
American Sniper, the Apostle Paul and My Mission
If I were to have a conversation with Kyle and Paul, the two men would probably humbly tell me about…
At the Heart of Trochia’s Mission: A Level Path
The writer of Hebrews uses a metaphor for life in verse 12:13, by speaking as a coach to his running…
God’s Word Prunes Our Lives (John 15:1-8)
I chose the word “fruitful” inspired by John 15:1-8 as my one word for the next twelve months. When we…
What Does “Christian” Mean?
Christianity has a branding problem. Some Christians are known for being generous, kind and caring people, but some complain that…
You Belong to Jesus
If you have a glass that is filled with water and you try to add more water, is it getting…