grow in grace
Grace is the single most important narrative of the Bible. Yet, if we were to take a poll of all the people who identify as Christian using the prompt, “define grace,” the responses would vary greatly; that’s because the concept of grace is as individual as it is collective. Grace In a Nutshell Grace is the […]
SO. How are those New Year‘s resolutions coming along? I took a moment to look at my “resolutions” for 2018…. let‘s just say things didn‘t go exactly as planned. Thankfully, I moved closer to surrendering everything to God. This year I committed to one resolve: be more present. I am so “busy” that days, special […]
Recently, I was asked to define love. My response: “Unconditional.” Certainly not the most complex or the most profound definition. But nonetheless, it’s what | believe. I mean, I get it. Often what we read during Sunday morning worship doesn’t transcend in our Monday – Saturday lives. So then what we discover is that Scripture, […]
Time really does fly! It seems like the lenten season just began, and here we are in Holy Week. Holy week officially begins with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter), and ends with His betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial, and victorious resurrection the following Sunday morning! It is amazing […]
Grace can be defined in so many ways. But, simply put, grace is the remarkable and underserved kindness we receive from God through His Son, Jesus. Grace is what we received when we were raised from death to life. John 1:16 teaches that “through Jesus Christ, we have received grace upon grace.” Honestly, once you […]
Studying the bible should be a HUGE part of the life of a believer. I said, “HUGE!” :in my best Donald Trump voice: The reason is simple: God uses H is Word to reveal Himself to us. Have you ever come across something inspirational on FB or IG that seems like it was written just […]
It’s Ash Wednesday. For Christians, it signifies the beginning of Lent, the 40 days before Easter. Lent represents the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness. (See: Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13.) This season ends with Maundy Thursday {fde lost supper with Jesus , Good Friday {when Jesus was crucified), Holy Saturday {when Jesus’ […]
Valentine’s Day. A day saturated with reds and pinks and glitter and sparkle. People go out of their way to buy flowers and all kinds of chocolates. Those who can afford it, splurge on things like diamonds or perfume. Did you know that research shows that people spend over 15 billion dollars on perfume every […]
There’s a well-known adage that says, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” Why is it that as humans we are more likely to wait for something to literally break before we take measures to prevent it? And have you ever noticed that it—whatever “it” is—always chooses to break at the worst possible moment? Which ends […]
There’s no denying it – life seasons are universal. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Ask an experienced farmer and they’ll tell you that different seasons require different methods of cultivation. Tools that are used in winter aren’t necessary in springtime. It is the responsibility of the farmer to be equipped to endure whatever season he […]
