The amateur blog of an aspiring Christian writer and entrepreneur.
The Word of God does not come to us as a fragmented collection of spiritual tidbits for our devotional moments. No, it is a roaring fire, burning with clarity and authority over all of life. From the smallest whispers to the great rumblings of the world, the Bible speaks to every facet of human existence – and it does so with sufficiency, authority, and finality.
Alright, buckle up, because there’s no way to dive into this without getting into some nitty-gritty realities, a few practical examples – and any similarity between the examples below and actual people you know is strictly coincidental and entirely unavoidable.
We think that because our suffering is “lesser,” it should be ignored or shoved down. But the Bible knows nothing of such stoicism. This is no game of comparative agony; it’s a reminder that God’s mercy applies to the smallest inconvenience as well as the greatest tragedy.
For those of you who imagine Jesus as only ever gentle, soft-spoken, and infinitely tolerant, His words about Judas might...
Romans 9:18 says, “So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.” Meanwhile, Hebrews 4:7 says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” How can these two verses be harmonised?
Just the other day, I had the distinct pleasure of praying at the launch of a new local business here in town. Here’s a little snapshot of what I shared with the fine folks who gathered for the occasion.
Instead of counting down the time, we’re counting up our blessings, preparing for a marathon and not a sprint. We’re digging in, putting down deep roots, and cultivating a legacy that’ll remain for generations.
As Christians, we possess a strong aversion to sin because we have experienced the magnificent glory of Christ. It’s similar...
The miracle of salvation that we, as Christians, proclaim to possess is an extraordinary intrusion of the infinite into the...
Sometimes we forget that apart from Jesus, we can do nothing (John 15:5). The term “nothing” used in that verse...