Many people have heard Philippians 4:13 thrown around as if it's the superhero's Bible verse. "I can do all things through Christ..." is such a positive idea and it sounds so awesome. Why not use it to pump ourselves up when we're facing a difficult task? Verse twelve, however, is the context that has a little bit … Continue reading Contentment →

As always, this is me processing, not preaching. Faith in God has all kinds of purposes. It's there to serve us in multiple ways through our inevitable rough patches of despair or anxiety. It's a source of hope and confidence that our troubles are temporary. The awareness that God is working with a much bigger picture than what … Continue reading When our Faith Doesn’t Help Us →

As always, this is me processing, not preaching. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah used many adjectives to describe God. The most interesting example, I think, is found in chapter six of his book of prophecies. He describes a moment when he saw God on His throne and heard the six-winged seraphims nearby shouting to each … Continue reading A Holy Perspective →

If we're completely honest, our motivations for following Christ and being obedient to His way can't all be selfless in nature. Our first motives for obedience, which are the awe for God's holiness and the thankfulness for what He's done, should each be powerful motivators for never-ending obedience, but they don't keep us from veering off God's … Continue reading The Fallback Motive for Obedience →