Why believe the Bible as opposed to other sacred books? How can you hope in the Bible unless there is an absolute confidence in what it promises? Claiming the Bible “says so” isn’t a sufficient answer unless the Bible is … Continue reading Why I Believe the Bible
Imagine two men are stranded in the middle of the desert. They come across a sign that consists of an arrow with the word “water” engraved into it. One man decides to spend all his time studying the sign; the … Continue reading Why Fearing God is Essential to Wisdom
“Silence” is a movie that was released at the end of last year. I don’t even know how to describe the reaction I’ve had after looking into the story. It’s a weird mixture of being inspired, sad, and burdened. The … Continue reading Zeal Without Knowledge
I don’t think there’s a single Christian on the planet who hasn’t been frustrated at some point with the lack of spiritual growth happening in their life. It’s my assumption that most Christians reading this post would actually agree that … Continue reading Stunted Sanctification: “Why Am I Not Growing?”
There is a Pharisee in all of us trying to work their way toward glory. And the problem, beyond just the Pharisee being self-reliant, is that the glory they are often seeking is their own. This post is a continuation … Continue reading Selfish Service
When I read about Jesus rebuking a self-righteousness Pharisee, part of me smiles. But there’s another part of me that realizes the Pharisee I should be focused on is me. Continue reading The Cup That Looks Clean
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