The family tree of Jesus is not a showcase of human greatness. It is a monument to divine mercy.
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Facing the Temptations to Shrug and Scheme
Jacob and Esau. Two brothers who demonstrate two responses to the promises of God. Esau despised his birthright. He traded eternity for a bowl of stew. He lived for what he could taste, touch, and feel in the moment. Spiritual things felt distant. Immediate comfort felt urgent. Hendrick ter Brugghen’s Esau Selling His Birthright (c. … Continue reading Facing the Temptations to Shrug and Scheme
When the Bible Feels Like a Phone Book
Through faith in Jesus, you are brought into the only genealogy that finally matters.
Free to Live Like Jesus
The gospel of Jesus Christ does not merely forgive us—it frees and transforms us. James shows us what that freedom looks like in everyday life: A life that increasingly looks like Christ Himself.
The Gospel and the Words We Speak
James 1:26: “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” James does not aim this verse at irreligious people, but at churchgoers. He addresses those who pray, sing, serve, and show up—yet still leave bruises behind them with their words. His concern … Continue reading The Gospel and the Words We Speak
Seen by God, Saved by Grace
In Genesis 29 and Luke 2:8–20, God reveals Himself as the One who draws near to the overlooked. Leah is unloved and unwanted, yet “the LORD saw” her affliction and showed compassion. Shepherds—ordinary, unimpressive, and ignored—are chosen to hear the first announcement of the Savior’s birth. From a painful marriage to a quiet field outside … Continue reading Seen by God, Saved by Grace
Guidance Begins on Your Knees
(Genesis 24) Before Abraham’s servant ever speaks to Rebekah, he speaks to the LORD. Faced with a weighty decision, he does not rely on instinct, experience, or strategy—he prays. Genesis 24 shows us a way of praying that is humble, hopeful, and deeply God-centered. First, he prays in dependence. “O LORD… give me success today” … Continue reading Guidance Begins on Your Knees
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Mark 9:33–35 As Jesus walked toward Capernaum, He was speaking of His coming suffering, death, and resurrection. Behind Him, the disciples were arguing—not about His mission, but about their own greatness. The contrast could not be sharper. While Jesus moved steadily toward the cross, they scrambled for status. When Jesus asked what they were discussing, … Continue reading The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
When God Seems Silent, Remember: God Has Spoken
John 1:1-18 God’s seeming silence in suffering can drive us to despair—even to the belief that life is not worth living. But Scripture insists: God is not mute, but He has spoken and not kept silent. And His final, definitive Word is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is not God in the flesh, God remains distant, … Continue reading When God Seems Silent, Remember: God Has Spoken
Take Heart Weary Christian
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning…” - Ecclesiastes 7:8 Look to David’s greater Son—your Lord and Master—and consider His beginning. He was despised and rejected, a Man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Now look to His end: He is seated at the right hand of the Father. He reigns in glory. … Continue reading Take Heart Weary Christian
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