You can learn a lot about God from doing regular things like taking the trash out or watching TV. What does Cheers have to do with the will of God?
Continue readingWhat Cheers Taught Me About God
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Wasted Prayers
The Opening of the Mouth: Ancient Idolatry vs. God’s Breath
Have you ever heard of the “Opening of the Mouth Ceremony?” I kind of hope not! Let’s have Habakkuk kick things off for us.
Continue readingBible Literacy: Read and Dig Deeper!
I’ve recently become very passionate about the idea of studying the Word and improving our Bible Literacy. The Bible has never been as accessible as it is right now, and we’ve never had as many resources to study as we do in our present age. Yet, many of us do not have a clear understanding of the Bible.
Continue readingThe Requirement of Humility
Knowledge of the Word is important for the everyday Christian. I’m passionate about pursuing Bible Literacy and gaining a true understanding of the words spoken through the text. However, an important reminder for you and myself is that it means nothing if we don’t apply it. It means even less if we lack humility and use our knowledge just to look smarter and holier.
Continue readingMeasures of Success
Caiaphas, by any measure, was a highly successful figure in ancient Biblical times. He served as the high priest of Israel for an extended period in the first century, one of the longest tenures imaginable in that era. He had strong political and governmental connections, and his family held influential positions. By worldly standards, he seemed to do everything right.
Continue reading3 Lessons We Can Learn From Light
Originally written for New Vision Church, I took a few pieces from my guest message and came up with 3 lessons from the topic of light. What are they?
Continue readingThe Problem with Lent
I have a problem with Lent.
You’ve Been Labeled.
I’m not going to talk about how long it has been or what has happened since I last posted. Instead, I am going to jump straight into a new post, formatted from a talk I gave to a youth group.
The topic is “labels.” I probably already lost you when I said those dreaded words “youth group,” but bear with me.
Mother’s Day
I was blessed with a great mom. She’s both meek and mild, but likes her food hot. She’s raised me since birth and has helped turn me into the person I am today. We are all thankful to have her, despite never knowing what to get her. What do you give the person who deserves the world?
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