The VerdictRomans 8:1–11 From "Wretched Man" to God's AnswerIn Romans chapter 7 we hear Paul's anguished cry:"Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?"It is a sentiment eve...  Read More

Why Do I Keep Struggling with Sin?Romans 7, the Christian Life, and the Mercy of ChristThis short prayer, often called the “Jesus Prayer,” has stayed with me for years: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, ...  Read More

The Gift That Keeps on GivingDo you know who Clark W. Griswold is? He’s the classic father figure played by Chevy Chase in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies. In the Christmas version, Clark is in...  Read More

When an Ordinary Day Becomes a God-Transformed DayImagine this with me for a second.You wake up one morning, and everything feels ordinary. Same house. Same people. Same routine. You pour the coffee, ...  Read More

Living as God's Chosen People: Identity, Growth, and PurposeIn a world that often feels hostile to faith, where following Jesus can mean standing apart from cultural norms and facing misunderstanding ...  Read More

Seeing What We MissIn Luke 24:13-27 we hear a conversation between Jesus and two confused disciples.And in this moment, Jesus doesn’t just explain what happened—He shows them how to understand all of ...  Read More

Have you ever been betrayed? Sometimes the greatest betrayals do not come from enemies—they come from people who were close to us. We live in a time where trust feels fragile. People have been let d...  Read More

Why do you come to church? There are many possible reasons. But at the core, we come because we need Jesus. We come to respond honestly to him in worship. That does not require a mountain. It does ...  Read More

Most of the time, we don’t stop trusting God when life is easy. It usually happens when things get tight—when the need is real, the pressure is on, and we don’t see many good options. That’s when shor...  Read More

Corinth was known for award-winning rhetoric, philosophy, and debate. Think of popular media personalities, influential commentators, or the know-it-all voice on social media. Paul undercuts all of i...  Read More

Depending on where Jesus began his journey in Galilee, he traveled anywhere from ten to eighty miles—on foot. This was not an accident or a convenience. Jesus came intentionally. He came to John. And ...  Read More

When the Plan ChangesA Reflection on Matthew 2:13–23December 28 is a strange Sunday.Christmas is technically over, but the decorations are still up. The lights are still glowing. The tree may still be...  Read More