A few years ago, there was a house fire not far from here — I want you to picture it with me. Smoke alarm goes off at 2 a.m. Everyone's scrambling. And in situations like that, firefighters will tell you the most dangerous moment isn't running toward the flames — it's the panic that hits a person trapped inside who believes no one is coming. That's the real fear in any fire. It is not just the heat. It's the aloneness. It's the thought: nobody sees this, nobody's with me in this, I'm going to … [Read more...] about God in the Fire
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The Danger Of Being Right
We can spend years studying scripture, listening to sermons, filing notebooks with notes. But with all of that, we can become more argumentative, more critical, more certain ‘I am right ‘ in what I understand, all the while becoming less patient, less humble, and maybe even less quick to repent. Knowing correct doctrine is not the same thing as being transformed by correct doctrine. Truth matters. Sound doctrine matters. It is foundational. It is what Christ left with us through His … [Read more...] about The Danger Of Being Right
Scripture, Tradition, and the Question of Origins
Discussions surrounding Lent often fall into two extremes. On one side, many Christians assume it is a time-honored tradition tracing back to the time of Christ – widespread, holy, and symbolically Christian – and therefore biblical in origin. A forty-day fast leading up to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection seems appropriate, spiritually meaningful, and rooted in devotion. Because it feels so deeply Christian, to question it can seem almost heretical. On the other side, critics often … [Read more...] about Scripture, Tradition, and the Question of Origins
Take Up Your Cross
The symbol of the cross is seen nearly everywhere. It’s the universal symbol of Christianity and its meaning becomes uniquely individual when someone chooses to wear a cross. To many, it is a daily testament of Christ’s sacrifice in their life. To others, it serves as a comforting symbol of divine protection and blessing, while some simply wear it because it’s bling and it is classy jewelry that they can wear. Yet for some, the cross is simply a physical symbol or idol that clouds … [Read more...] about Take Up Your Cross
Hiding From God
There is a theme that I want to spend time developing on one level which is very simple to understand. But it's much deeper than I sometimes think we take time to think through. Very simply, God formed Adam, placed him in this garden of great abundance, gave him a purpose within that, a job, a work, and there was a relationship here. And then God crafted Eve, Aam’s counterpart, his compliment, his partner (Genesis 2:7-8, 15-18, 21-22). And then It says: “And they were both naked, the man … [Read more...] about Hiding From God
Burnout & The Power of Small
In today’s world, we can all easily walk around exhausted. We often run on empty because we try to survive a perfect storm unique to our time. We are caught between internet algorithms dictating our attention, mega-metrics measuring our worth, and a relentless wave of global awareness, which constantly shakes us. We must be honest with ourselves about what we face. Algorithms are not just behind our social media. They power our news feeds, purchases, and a myriad of other … [Read more...] about Burnout & The Power of Small
Mastering True Repentance
The author of Hebrews 5: 8-10 captures the essence of Christ: His character, the trials that He suffered, and His authority to become the architect of our redemption. However, after his high praise, the author of Hebrews follows it with a stinging wake-up call to his current and future readers (Hebrews 5:11-14). Because the readers remained unskilled in the basic principles of God’s word, they were unable to grasp deeper spiritual truths. In Chapter 6, the author identifies six foundational … [Read more...] about Mastering True Repentance