There is a moment in every life when the ground gives way. A diagnosis. A loss. A fear that will not quiet down at 3 a.m. In that moment, the question is never theological—it's desperate: Where do I go?
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Praying through Psalm 137 on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Psalm 137 is a notable imprecatory psalm. It reads like this: 1 By the rivers of Babylon,There we sat down, yea, we weptWhen we remembered Zion.2 We hung our harpsUpon the willows in the midst of it.3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song,And those who plundered us requested … Continue reading Praying through Psalm 137 on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
An Inheritance That Never Fades
Your inheritance in Christ is not measured in acres but in grace. Israel looked forward to receiving a land flowing with milk and honey, but every promise of that inheritance ultimately pointed to something greater—Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, He has secured for His people an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or … Continue reading An Inheritance That Never Fades
Every Stage of Your Journey Is Under God’s Care
At first glance, Numbers 33 reads like a travel log—a long list of places where Israel pitched their tents. It’s easy to skim past it. But God told Moses to record every stop for a reason. Each campsite tells the same truth: Whether you are in a place of abundance or barrenness, the Lord is … Continue reading Every Stage of Your Journey Is Under God’s Care
A Shepherd’s Heart, A Savior’s Love
Moses’ response to God’s announcement of his death is one of the most beautiful displays of selfless leadership in Scripture. Rather than mourning the loss of his own dream of entering the Promised Land, he turned his attention to the people God had entrusted to his care. He pleaded, “Let the LORD… appoint a man … Continue reading A Shepherd’s Heart, A Savior’s Love
The Rhythm of the Christian Life
“The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 The Christian life is not lived on autopilot. Nor is it sustained by willpower, religious performance, or good intentions. It is lived by faith—moment by moment, day … Continue reading The Rhythm of the Christian Life
The God Who Counts: A Devotional from Numbers 3–4
"Whatever things were written before were written for our learning." (Romans 15:4) Numbers 3 and 4 can feel, at first glance, like the least devotional chapters in the Bible. Camp positions. Age ranges. Exact numbers of firstborn sons and shekels of silver. It reads like a ledger, not a love letter. But look again, and … Continue reading The God Who Counts: A Devotional from Numbers 3–4
The House That Had to Be Torn Down
Leviticus 14:33-57 Tucked inside Israel’s purity laws is a quiet but unsettling picture: a house infected, examined, scraped, rebuilt — and sometimes simply torn down. It’s not really about mold. It’s about us. God doesn’t rush past what’s broken. The priest doesn’t glance and move on — he empties the house, watches it seven days, … Continue reading The House That Had to Be Torn Down
Known, Exposed, and Cleansed
In Leviticus 13, God appointed priests to examine the people and declare whether they were clean or unclean. The priest could identify the problem, but he could not cure it. What a contrast we find in Jesus. God has not left us to diagnose our own spiritual condition. He graciously gives us His Holy Spirit, … Continue reading Known, Exposed, and Cleansed