Sin as a Relational Problem
We often think of sin as merely breaking a rule, and salvation as escaping punishment. But what if the deeper truth is that sin begins with broken trust—and salvation is the restoration of relationship? This essay explores how the Gospel isn’t just about guilt removed, but about communion restored. It’s not just Christ dying for us, but inviting us to live with Him, in love, trust, and union.
What Makes for Peace
Qumran’s hidden scrolls and Masada’s lofty fortress both reveal a profound lesson: human attempts at self-preservation—through zeal, isolation, or force—inevitably fall. The Dead Sea Scrolls stand as a testament to God’s providence, while Masada’s tragic history underscores the futility of seeking peace by violence. In the end, Jesus’ tears over Jerusalem remind us that real deliverance emerges from surrender to Him rather than from our own striving.
The Path of Humility that Leads to Power
What sets apart those who move from strength to strength in their walk with God from those trapped in hopeless cynicism? The difference isn’t in life’s circumstances but in how we perceive and respond to even the smallest visitations of His grace. Those who bear the fruit we long for, those who walk in strength and joy, see God’s Word and presence as the ultimate reality. They don’t dismiss it with a casual, “I tried that, and it didn’t work.” No, they declare, “Let God be true, and every man a liar” (Rom. 3:4), and look inward, saying, “I must not have done it right.”
Challenges Facing Women Today
I sat down with my mom yesterday to discuss her thoughts on some of the more pervasive challenges faced by women in today’s world. She shared that one of the most consistent battles is the dissonance between the fantasies we’ve absorbed from the world and the realities, hardships, and choices we encounter on our ongoing journey to conform to the image and love of Jesus.
The Devil’s Dictionary
Brotherly Love Corrupt Definition: 1: Preserving one’s own image in the eyes of others to the neglect of God’s reputation. 2: Boasting in human magnanimity despite covenant violations (1 Cor. 5:6). 3: Sweetness devoid of truth, confrontation or any sense of urgent obligation to save a soul from death—see also Modern Parenting. Biblical Definition: 1: […]