Did God change? People often ask this when comparing perceptions of the God of the Old Testament with those of the New Testament. A superficial reading, mixed with our expectations and misunderstandings of God’s holiness, may lead us to think, “God of the Old Testament bad, God of the New Testament good.” This view misrepresentsContinueContinue reading “Does God’s Wrath Persist from Old to New Testament?”
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When God Shows Mercy to Our Enemies
In movies, we often hear the line, “You will taste the full fury of my wrath.” In Western culture, this suggests someone is so angry that they will ensure payback and consequences, regardless of the cost. Similarly, in the Bible, wrath describes God’s response to evil. However, because of its strong connotations, the topic ofContinueContinue reading “When God Shows Mercy to Our Enemies”
The Lamb of God and the Passover
Several years ago, I attended a Seder meal put on by an organization that reaches Jewish people with the Gospel. Seder, which means order, is an intentional meal that celebrates and commemorates the Passover. This meal walks through God’s deliverance of His people from the bondage of slavery in Egypt by His mighty hand. TheContinueContinue reading “The Lamb of God and the Passover”
Keep Pressing Forward
Several years ago, my family and I visited the historic 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama. This church was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan on September 15th, 1963. As a result, four precious girls lost their lives. They, along with other followers of Jesus, arrived on Sunday morning for the 11 am service,ContinueContinue reading “Keep Pressing Forward”
Devotional: Finding Peace when the world feels uncertain
We don’t have to look far to see the chaos around us—conflict, unrest, and uncertainty seem to be everywhere. While we might think things are worse than ever, human history is actually full of seasons like this. Even during the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace, tensions bubbled under the surface. Kingdoms have alwaysContinueContinue reading “Devotional: Finding Peace when the world feels uncertain”
Seeing Jesus in the Family (Part 1)
Seeing Jesus in the family means that, like the families who have been set free from Egypt, we operate and live differently.
Reset Your Life Today
While there’s no reset button in real life, the Lord does give us opportunities to re-adjust our outlook on life or to reconsider how we should spend our time and energy.
Silence the Accuser Today
See, you may still feel the sting of past sin and even shame, but have you allowed the Gospel to soothe the lingering wound of your soul? When was the last time you looked at yourself in the reflection of Jesus?
Are You Sleeping?
We need sleep. I know that seems like a simple statement, but hear me out. The Lord designed our bodies to rest, recharge and refuel. The Lord Jesus, 100% God and Man, while he physically walked the earth, slept. No, not in some spiritual way, but with eyes closed and body recharging from the day’sContinueContinue reading “Are You Sleeping?”
SAY SOMETHING TO RESOLVE CONFLICT
Sometimes, saying what we mean and meaning what we say can be a struggle. We often don’t want to come off as harsh, critical, or demeaning. So, what do most of us do? We complain to others about the problem.
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