Temptation & Identity
If you’ve grown up in church, you’re likely familiar with the episode in the Bible where Satan tempts Jesus, found in Matthew 4 and also in Luke 4. (more…)
Timing Is Everything | Genesis 40
Most of my blogs are more topical than commentary, but I thought I'd mix it up a bit and share some insights and encouragement from Genesis 40, which recounts Joseph's…
WHAT IS ‘NEARNESS’ TO GOD? | PSALM 46
Psalm 46 is one of the most referenced chapters in the book Psalms when any notion or experience of suffering, trial, or hardship is in view. Surely, it’s popular because…
TAKEAWAYS FROM MARK 6:14-29
I have been reading through the gospel of Mark recently, and I wanted to share some thoughts about Mark 6:14-29 with a particular emphasis on verses 23-24, which I have…
FISHERS OF MEN CAN STILL FISH FOR FISH TOO
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them,…
“I LOVE JESUS, BUT NOT THE CHURCH” – RESPONSE
One thing I have heard countless times--stated from both Christians and non-Christians--is that "I like Jesus, but not the church", or something along those lines. This view might stem from…
Cast Your Cares
One of the most astounding promises in the Bible for people battling stress and walking through a season of suffering is 1 Peter 5:6-7, which says, 6 Humble yourselves, therefore,…