As Jeremiah Burroughs puts it, Christian contentment is a rare jewel. Every believer should strive to possess it, but often, we misunderstand what it is and expect it to do things it will never do. To summarize Burroughs, here are three things Christian contentment does not include. Firstly, Christian contentment does not mean we will … Continue reading 3 Misunderstandings of Christian Contentment
They were gaining on me. Every breath I took was weighed down by the awareness that they were close behind. I had entered at the narrow gate, but somehow, they had managed to follow me onto the path. I could hear their taunts. Every one of their footsteps was like the sound of a war … Continue reading Enemies on the Narrow Road
Peter delivers a succinct yet profound directive to believers in 1 Peter 4:7. He tells us, “The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” However, many misread Peter’s primary point—they lose it in the details. While many interpret Peter’s main instruction as a call … Continue reading Prayer as an Indicator of Spiritual Health
Does Peter tell us the gospel was preached to the dead? 1 Peter 4:6 presents a theological complexity that warrants careful examination. It reads, "For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the … Continue reading Was the Gospel Preached to the Dead? – Understanding 1 Peter 4:6
Many of us have slipped into an Evangelical assumption about the Christian life that does not align with Scripture. We live a Christian existence that is far from the biblical reality. We have begun to see the spiritual life as not much more than attending church to listen to sermons—some good, some bad, doing our … Continue reading Evangelical Assumptions About the Christian Life
Based on how you lived last week, what was your primary pursuit? Was it career, money, recognition, promotion, family, pleasure, or something else? We often know what the correct answer should be, but our lives often paint another picture. We are all living for something; whatever it is, we believe it will bring us happiness … Continue reading Putting Jesus First in a World of Pleasures
Put yourself in this situation: you are chopping wood in a field when your ax head flies off and accidentally kills someone. Now imagine that this is a tribal land where due process has not yet been established for situations like these. Instead of a court of law, the custom is that the family of … Continue reading Seeing Jesus in the Cities of Refuge
Today, I'm thrilled to offer you a sneak peek into a captivating new book. A few weeks ago, I posted about a soon-to-be-released novel called And I Heard the Mourner Say (click here to learn more). Now, I have the privilege of making the first chapter available. Enjoy. AND I HEARD THE MOURNER SAYChapter 1: … Continue reading Who Killed Thomas Kean?
Daniel chapter seven opens with a vision of four beasts, each more terrifying than the one before, but the Ancient of Days eclipses them all. The first beast was like a lion with eagle's wings, but its wings had been plucked off. It was lifted from the ground and made to stand on two feet … Continue reading Four Beasts and the Ancient of Days
Just because we are free to do something in the Christian life does not mean we should. There are limits to Christian freedom, but how do we know what those limits are? Paul is quite clear in 1 Corinthians: anything not deemed sinful by the Word of God is permissible. He says, “All things are … Continue reading 3 Limits to Christian Liberty
The Fight of Faith 