He doesn’t live up to our expectations. God doesn’t act the way we think he should. He doesn’t love like we imagine. He doesn’t redeem, forgive, or set free like we had hoped. And this is a good thing. So what does the Bible say about expectations of God? God Exceeds Our Expectations Because We … Read more
Jesus loves the Father and people. In fact, Jesus loves the Father by loving people.
Description: Jesus knows what we’ve been through and he knows what’s ahead. He knows how easy it will be for us to give up. And so in kindness, he offers us a way out; or perhaps to say it a better way, he offers us a way through. He teaches us how to never quit. … Read more
Two plain truths can be seen from a simple reading of the Bible: God can do whatever he wants. And God asks us to do things. These two truths make me ask, “Why does God ask for help if he doesn’t need it?” At first glance it seems one of these two truths must be … Read more
I remember when a close friend of mine was going through a season of turmoil and pain. His brother had just died from cancer at a young age. Other relational challenges were happening as well that were causing him to feel extremely isolated and depressed. And to top it all off he was under immense … Read more
The Bible states that there are two ways to judge others. One way is to judge their motives, which is sinful. The other way is to judge their actions, which is right to do. Sadly, people often mistake what the Bible actually says about judging others by misapplying one of these truths. Perhaps one of … Read more
There are many questions regarding Christian baptism, but perhaps one of the most asked questions is, “Should you be baptized more than once in life?” To answer this questions, it helps to know what water baptism is truly symbolizing?
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” -Psalm 46:10 The Bible says that busyness leads to doubt and a spiritual disconnection from God. In Psalm 46:10 there is a direct link between being still and knowing that God truly is … Read more
Perhaps one of the most prevalent questions amongst single Christians is, “How will I know if God wants me to get married or remain single?” Marriage is a big deal to God. Marriage is central to reflecting the gospel (Ephesians 5:22-33), it is the way God has ordained the human race to be populated (Genesis … Read more
When we read the Bible and witness the absolute and supreme power of God, often times it can makes us wonder, “Does God force us to love him?” God Does Not Force Us to Love Him Because God Is a Person God is sovereign in all that does. Whatever he wants to happen will happen … Read more