My journey with Revelation (not Revelations). As a Bible college graduate, I really shouldn’t be saying this, but I need to be honest. The more times I read the book of Revelation, the more confused I become. I understand that this is a book about things to come, and I don’t doubt that these things will come to pass. Nevertheless, like many before me, I find myself trying to fit current happenings into the pages of John’s Revelation of End Times.
Read MoreLove has lost its true meaning. In modern cultural language, love is often replaced by the complexities of sexuality. During my time as a youth
Read MoreBeing a Christian can be rough. One of the challenges is journeying through seasons of doubt. Not so much doubting whether or not Jesus exists. It’s more like doubting whether or not following Jesus’ example is really worth it. (Yup, I really said that.)
Read MoreOur goal tonight is to challenge the concept that our labels are found on the outside. It doesn’t matter what label is on the outside. It’s what’s on the inside that really matters!
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Read MoreThis week, we’re talking about the annual Christmas battle between Jesus and Santa. Within this battle, the debate over festive greetings also wages. Should we stand firm in proclaiming “Merry Christmas” no matter what? Is it acceptable for a Christian to say “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings?” Every Christmas…this is a thing!
Read MoreI’ve been working through a challenging book by pastor and author, David Platt. The book is titled, “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream.” I’m not sure that I really know how to best describe it, other than explaining what has been stirring inside of me.
Read MoreYesterday was my wife’s birthday and we had a great time with the family. Overall, she had a pretty enjoyable day doing some of the things she loves. And yet, as I think about how I acted yesterday, I feel convicted.
Read MoreHow are you at loving others? I wish I was better at it. A common reason people love others is to be liked. It sounds shallow, I know, but at the root of far too many acts of kindness is a desire to be accepted or embraced by others. When we love our neighbours, it’s almost always for us, in some way.
Read MoreThe other morning,my mind wandered. I started pondering the magnitude of Jesus’ power and authority while He walked this earth. Then, for whatever reason, I started to ask myself whether or not Jesus could fly.
Read MoreIf we love Him, we obey Him. In my opinion, this is the hardest teaching that Jesus ever gave. Lately, this instruction on obedience has been coming up a lot, and challenging me to my core.
Read MoreLoss is hard. I remember walking with my wife after losing her father. It was really hard. However, when I think back, it was during our family’s sorrow that I found a renewed understanding of eternity and God’s faithfulness.
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