Today is a day unlike most others. Our culture, for many years now has set this third Sunday in June aside as “Father’s Day.” It is a day for celebration for many, but for various reasons, it can be a difficult day for many others. Really, this is a microcosm of our lives here upon […]
In Mark 9:24, we encounter the profound words of a desperate father: “I believe; help my unbelief!” These words capture the tension between faith and doubt, a struggle that we will face from time to time on our spiritual journey. As much as we wish it weren’t, doubt is a natural part of being human. […]
The connection between faith and works is a cornerstone of Christian living. James 2:17 unequivocally states, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” This truth compels us to consider the vibrancy and authenticity of our faith. Is it an active, force in our lives that works to transform us from the […]
Faith stands at the very heart of our Christian journey. Hebrews 11:1 beautifully defines it: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” This verse anchors our understanding of faith as both tangible assurance and invisible conviction. It beckons us to trust in the unseen promises of God, […]
The name “El” is one of the most ancient titles used for God in the Hebrew language. It suggests to us that the foundational characteristics of God are mighty, supreme, and eternal. Derived from the root word meaning “divine strength” or “divine power,” “El” appears frequently in the Old Testament, often as part of compound […]
Today is a day unlike most others. Our culture, for many years now has set this second Sunday in May aside as “Mother’s Day.” It is a day for celebration for many, but for various reasons, it can be a difficult day for many others. Really, this is a microcosm of our lives here upon […]
If you are on social media, you may have taken one of those personality tests that compares you to a specific kind of animal based on the answers that you gave to their questions. If you have, do you remember what your animal is/was? Perhaps you were compared to a mighty lion, a majestic eagle, […]
In the Book of Revelation, we see that the Lord reveals Himself as the “Alpha and Omega,” a phrase that He uses to illustrate His eternal nature and ultimate sovereignty. Of course, the Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet, and Omega is the last. Therefore, the point of this is to show […]
Everything comes and goes. Think of all the stores and corporations that have closed in the last couple of decades. Businesses that were stalwarts in our communities and maybe even our nation, or around the globe, are now gone. Sears, K-Mart, and Toys-R-Us are just a few that come to mind, but there are many […]
In the pages of the Old Testament, the fatherhood of God is first introduced, however, it is done so in a more collective sense than what we are used to under the New Covenant. There, He is seen as the Father of the nation of Israel (Exodus 4.22-23), the disciplinarian (Deuteronomy 8.5), and provider and […]