As we gather on Easter morning we come with great joy, but what was it like on that first Easter morning? What was the mood of the disciples? Put yourself in the sandals of the disciples on the first Easter… Continue Reading →
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans reveals that all mankind is guilty of sin. After his graphic description of the pervasiveness of sin, a stark contrast emerges in chapter 3 like a bright ray of sunshine through a dark… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of a righteous person? We usually think of someone who is characterized by uprightness or morality. We often evaluate righteousness by one’s external actions but Jesus goes much deeper than that – He goes… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you consider the holiness of God? A.H. Strong in his treatise on Systematic Theology argues that holiness is the fundamental attribute of God (Systematic Theology, p. 296). A.W. Tozer skillfully writes about the uniqueness of… Continue Reading →
A primary reason why many of us feel that we need to earn God’s favor is because we do not have peace with God. The Apostle Paul declares in the book of Romans that you can have peace with… Continue Reading →
The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer is a cogent treatise on the majesty of God. As you read this book you are filled with awe concerning God’s greatness as well as provided with practical applications for daily living…. Continue Reading →
Our English word “reconcile” comes from the Latin word reconcilare which means “to bring together again” (re- “again” + concilare “make friendly”). We often think of reconciliation in the context of interpersonal relationships, but there is an even greater separation than people who disagree with one… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you hear the word redemption? When I was young I would go to the grocery store with my grandmother and after our purchase we would receive some green stamps and my job was to put… Continue Reading →
This is the great existential question that has plagued mankind throughout the ages. The irony is that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus, who is the embodiment of truth, this question but Pilate still capitualted to the crowd. Therefore Pilate… Continue Reading →
There are times in which you may feel alone and abandoned. In John chapter 9 we are introduced to a man who was born blind. Jesus healed the man but the Pharisees were extremely upset that he was healed on… Continue Reading →
As I speak with people I seem to hear this statement with increasing frequency, “I don’t see how a loving God could . . .” They usually complete the sentence with something they don’t agree with, for example: allow suffering… Continue Reading →
Imagine you’re hiking through dangerous terrain with an experienced guide. He knows where the dangers are and provides protection for whatever situation you may face. How would you feel if he said he was leaving you? Perhaps you feel confused,… Continue Reading →
“There is no deep knowing of God without a deep knowing of self and no deep knowing of self without a deep knowing of God.” John Calvin. It’s not an either/or proposition may we follow the example of the… Continue Reading →
There are several billboards around Columbia predicting judgment day on May 21st . . . wouldn’t you know it, the day when I was starting a family vacation for a week. I’m sure many people wish it could be on… Continue Reading →
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