“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” —2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV)Throughout history, people have fought for freedom—freedom from oppression, bondage, and injustice. Yet, there is a greater and more profound freedom that will someday soon liberate us eternally from all those things: the freedom found […]
“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.” — Romans 6:22Freedom is a word that resonates deeply in the human heart, yet Scripture reveals that true freedom is not merely the absence of restriction […]
Last week, our podcast, “Beyond Sunday (with Bill),” finished its first series which covered the topic of what we do in our worship time together on Sundays. The purpose of this was twofold. First, it is meant to be a review. Often, there are things that we know, but that is good to be reminded […]
Faith is the cornerstone of the Christian journey, one that traverses over the bridge of grace that God has built between His heart and ours. In Hebrews 11:6, Scripture powerfully declares, “And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards […]
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 […]