Scripture Memory Meditation | Jeremiah 29:11
"Too often in our everyday lives, we get focused on the immediate small details of what goes wrong, what isn't right, and miss the big picture over the long haul."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | 2 Corinthians 5:21
Salvation came at a cost. Remembering the story of Abraham and Isaac reminds us of that cost. We see that “God was willing to sacrifice for you what was most precious to Him.”...
Talking to Children (Or Anyone) About Sin and the Love of God
Jesus and the biblical authors did not avoid speaking about sin, but they also did not speak only about sin. They brought an appropriate emphasis into the contexts in which they spoke. Similarly, we should carefully consider which emphasis is required when we talk to children (or anyone) about sin and the love of God....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Acts 2:24
Central to our gospel hope is the reality of Jesus’s past resurrection and our future resurrection....
Introducing James: Author & Audience
James writes in ancient Israel’s prophetic and wisdom traditions, bearing a remarkable resemblance to Jesus’s teachings. Although James addresses his letter to ethnic Jews, there are good reasons for every follower of Jesus to receive this letter as authoritative and instructive....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Timothy 2:5
Because Jesus humbled himself and horrifically died on the cross as a ransom for our sins, he is the only mediator we have to go before God....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Genesis 1:31
When we look around at the created world, we should respond with a sense of awe and worship the good Creator....
Scripture Memory Meditation | 2 Corinthians 13:13
When Christ comes again, our maturity will be complete. Then we will all dwell in eternally perfect grace, love, and fellowship with our God. There is no greater blessing than this!...
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 86:15
When Jesus took on the form of man, we were able to see what was only shadowy in Psalm 86. Jesus was God's grace and mercy in the flesh....
Advent Angels
Angels proclaimed the first coming of Jesus to the shepherds on the hillside. One day they will proclaim His second coming. At that time, the whole universe will hear it....
Advent Hope
As sickness, disease, and old age pervades our world we have this promise–hope of Jesus’ return in his humanity to perfect our humanity....
Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 27:1
"God can help me overcome the struggles that I face so often in this sin-stained existence."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory | 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Our union with Christ through faith and baptism shifts our center from ourselves to him and the great sacrifice he made for us."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | John 14:6
"Direct access to God is only possible by way of Jesus Christ, who is truth himself, and the giver and sustainer of eternal life."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Revelation 3:20
"It is impossible to abide in Christ if we leave him standing on the doorstep. We need ears to hear the knocking on the door."...
Keep ReadingBook Review: Stewards of Eden
Stewards of Eden provides a careful assessment of the biblical texts, current practices, and potential paths toward a more conscientious and biblical approach to the earth and its resources....
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 40:28
"At the end of our physical limits, God’s strength and understanding are just beginning."...
Keep ReadingScripture Memory Meditation | Jude 24-25
"No amount of suffering or persecution can separate us from the love and grace of our God."...
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Scripture Memory Meditation | Matthew 11:28-30
"As weary burdened people, we can come to Jesus, soak in his words and rest in him."...
Keep ReadingA Baptist's Musings on Lent
Why, if there is any reason at all, should Baptists take interest in Lent? And if they do, are they stepping onto the slippery slope of legalism that will inevitably end in Roman Catholicism?...
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