-
The post discusses the significance of Lent and emphasizes the need to focus on eternal values rather than earthly possessions. It highlights that true faith manifests through actions, urging believers to demonstrate their faith by addressing the needs of others rather than merely offering good wishes. Drawing from biblical references, it insists that faith without…
-
The content emphasizes the importance of reliance on God, drawing parallels between the Israelites’ experience in the wilderness and Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. It explains that God provided manna daily to teach the Israelites to trust in Him rather than their own efforts. This theme extends to modern believers, who are…
-
This post emphasizes the significance of the Sermon on the Mount while exploring the complexities of serving God versus wealth. It argues that true trust must be placed in God, not material possessions, as money can easily become an idol. The author reflects on personal experiences related to reliance on God’s provision and the necessity…
-
This post reflects on the theme of faith through the story of Abraham, who obeyed God’s call without knowing his destination. The author likens this to modern experiences of uncertainty, emphasizing that faith is crucial whether one is embarking on a journey, stuck, or uncertain of the path ahead. The author draws parallels between Abraham’s…
-
Jesus certainly has the case for the worst earthly self-help speaker to ever walk this planet. From speaking in opposition to worldly treasures to his overall humility while traveling and performing miracles, modern society would not see the way Jesus lived or died as ideal. I fear this is even true inside the Church. Then…
-
Suppose God simply removed all our difficulties and temptations in one go. It would solve the problem. It would be like being back in the garden of Eden. Yet actually there were challenges to face in that garden: a world to subdue and a serpent to resist. People don’t grow to maturity by sitting on…
-
‘There,’ says the architect, ‘this building is strong.’ Yes, sir, but it must be tested. Let the wind blow against it. There is a lighthouse out at sea. It is a calm night; I cannot tell whether the edifice is firm. The tempest must howl about it, and then I will know whether it will…
-
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable…
-
Putting myself on a writing schedule is getting kinda tiring but I know that it’s good for me and I know it will make me better at writing and will make me better at talking about theology and the Bible. One of the habits I’ve picked up recently is listening to the Ask NT Wright…
-
This Wednesday is two different holidays. One of them I’m excited about and the other one is literally my least favorite holiday. Every year, Ash Wednesday signals the start of the Lenten season which ends on Easter Sunday when we celebrate the resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ. Easter remains important in Protestant churches but…
Moments with Emmanuel 