In today’s world of bite-sized devotionals, pop-spirituality, and soundbite sermons, theology can feel like something reserved for pastors, seminarians, and ivory-tower academics. It’s not uncommon to hear a well-meaning Christian say, “I don’t need theology, I just...
“The law is not made void through faith: yea, we establish the law.” — Romans 3:31 The tension between law and gospel has captivated and confounded generations of Christians. On one hand, the gospel proclaims the radical grace of God in Christ, who justifies the...
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psalm 119:11) The Christian life is a battlefield. Daily, we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of evil, as Paul describes in Ephesians 6. At the heart of this...
In our fast-paced world, where self-justification has become a reflex and sin is often dismissed as mere brokenness, the Reformed believer is called back to an ancient, rugged path: the discipline of daily repentance. It is a path that leads not to self-loathing but...
We live in a restless age. Many are searching for happiness—pursuing it in wealth, relationships, entertainment, or even in noble causes. Yet even when we achieve what we thought would bring peace, we often find it fleeting. True joy, abiding and unshakable, is not...
Fear is a universal human experience. From the first cry of an infant to the last breath of the dying, fear touches every life. Yet not all fear is the same. The Bible speaks of two kinds of fear: one that enslaves and destroys, and another that sanctifies and gives...
In our modern world, the word sin is often dismissed as an outdated religious concept, a vestige of a bygone moral code. To many, sin means nothing more than a few “mistakes” or “bad choices” scattered among the generally good lives they believe they lead. But...
In our walk with Christ, few virtues are as essential and transformative as charity. Charity, or love in action, is the heartbeat of Christian living. It is through charitable deeds that we manifest God's love to the world, reflecting His grace and mercy. Today, let's...
ou haven’t noticed yet, my theme this last week has been on the concept of ‘embracing’, starting with embracing our faith in this modern world, then embracing the call of God in our lives, and now, the importance of embracing forgiveness. In our journey of faith, few...
In a world filled with noise, distractions, and countless demands on our time, it can be easy to overlook the most important call we will ever receive: the call of God. Each of us is uniquely called by God to fulfill His purpose and to live out our faith in meaningful...
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the eternal truths of our faith. The rapid advancements in technology, shifting cultural norms, and increasing secularism can challenge our beliefs and make it difficult to...
Bad habits can feel like unbreakable chains, holding us back from the life we desire. Whether it's unhealthy eating, procrastination, negative thinking, or any other detrimental behavior, breaking free can seem daunting. But as Christians, we have a powerful ally in...