Hey everyone! I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I love this season. Thinking on Christ's coming into the darkness of humanity to save us always brings me joy. (1 Minute/150 Words)
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Merry Christmas (Break)!
You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help (Mark 10:23–27)
You Cannot Enjoy the Kingdom Without God’s Help
(Mark 10:23–27)
The rich young ruler had turned away from Jesus. The demands Jesus put on his life were too high. The god of money had consumed him. (4 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreVideo Message: Imputed Righteousness
Imputed Righteousness
Imputed righteousness is one of the greatest blessings that you and I could ever know. In Romans chapter 4 Paul tells us that Abraham was not justified by his works or anything that he did, but he received imputed, deposited, righteousness when he believed in the promises God had for him. In that he became a forerunner for us, demonstrating that when we have faith in God’s promises and what he has done for us we too receive that deposit of righteousness. We get the righteousness of Christ copied onto our lives! What a joy to receive such a gift! Our sin deleted, and replaced with righteousness.
Read moreVideo Message: What’s Your Idea of Who Jesus Is?
What’s Your Idea of Who Jesus Is?
What’s your idea of who Jesus is? Is He just your friend when you’re lonely? Is He the person you go to only when things start to fall apart? Or is He the one you use to justify your views and opinions to others? The truth is that Jesus does provides comfort, He does come through for us when we’re at the end of our rope, and He does inform our thinking and perspectives. But to limit Him there would be a huge disservice to who He truly is! Jesus is the kingdom builder. Jesus is the one who paid for your admission into the kingdom of God by giving His life for you. Jesus is the one who calls us into a life of sacrifice, but also promises us a life of joy! This is the Jesus we devote our lives to. This is the Jesus we love.
Read moreArchival Post: Slow Joy, Work That Land
Slow Joy, Work That Land
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Imagine you just won the lottery. The huge windfall is sure to shift your countenance. Happiness flows, at least in the moment. (2 minutes/400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God
Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God
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In the middle of this great chapter on faith, the author of Hebrews pauses to give a recap. He has already covered creation, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He will get back to Abraham, the patriarchs, Moses, and many others. But before he does, he gives a beautiful statement about the mentality which drove our forefathers' faith. In short, they looked for the better city of God.
Read moreArchival Post: The Justice and Joy of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)
The Justice and Joy of Christ
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Goodness and gladness. Justice and joy. No human alive is perfectly balanced, but the everlasting reign of Jesus Christ will always be wholly righteous and overwhelmingly glad. From his uprightness flows his joy, and from his cheer comes his righteousness. Intermingled together, singular and indivisible, the eternal justice and joy of Jesus will color his kingdom. Forever, we will bask in the goodness and gladness of Christ. (1 Minute/400 Words)
Read moreSing in the Stocks (Acts 16:25)
Sing in the Stocks
(Acts 16:25)
Songs instead of sorrow. Praise instead of pouting. Paul and Silas were men who, when in the dungeon, would cry out to the living God. They set their minds on all God had done for them, and upon God Himself, praying and singing to Him. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Your Glorious Day Will Come
Your Glorious Day Will Come
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Haman was a terror to God’s people, for he was the inventor of nightmares. Having hated Mordecai for his refusal to bow, Haman decided he could not rest until Mordecai’s people were dead. He contrived his plot and — soon — the people of Jewish descent would all die. It had been governmentally sanctioned. Of course, the carnage never arrived, for God intervened.
Read moreFaith Looks Forward to the Better City of God (Hebrews 11:13–16)
Faith Looks Forward to the Better City of God
(Hebrews 11:13–16)
In the middle of this great chapter on faith, the author of Hebrews pauses to give a recap. He has already covered creation, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He will get back to Abraham, the patriarchs, Moses, and many others. But before he does, he gives a beautiful statement about the mentality which drove our forefathers' faith. In short, they looked for the better city of God. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
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