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Let's deep dive into biblical wisdom for the modern world. These weekly meditations and reflections on select Bible passages are designed to encourage your faith and strengthen your walk with Jesus.
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Those Jesus Loves? Finding Glory Through the Dark in John 11
The Christian life often brings us face-to-face with one of the most troubling questions in human history: Why do bad things happen to the ones whom Jesus loves?. If Jesus is the sovereign shepherd who reigns over all things and protects his sheep, leading them and ensuring everything arrives at its appointed end, surely he would prevent suffering from reaching those he cherishes. Yet, bad things do happen. Why? God orchestrates the darkness to magnify His glory.
Unpacking the Fall: Understanding Sin, Rebellion, and the Biblical Metanarrative of What Went Wrong
This exploration of the Fall will involve several key steps: defining what sin is, diving into Genesis 3 to examine the multitude of ways sin entered God’s creation, exploring the resulting consequences, marveling at the immediate grace and mercy shown by God, and finally, looking at the significant role the Fall plays within the overall metanarrative of scripture.
Pastoral Reflections on the Murder of Charlie Kirk
The murder of Charlie Kirk sent shockwaves throughout the western world igniting a firestorm of reactions, opinions, debates, conversations, questions, and emotions both within and without his circle of influence. How do we navigate and process this tragic and devastating event from a Christian worldview?