“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character…” (Romans 5:3-4) Suffering for the Christian is a painful experience, but not a destructive one. As Paul lays out in Romans 5:3-5,…
What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit? Studying recently through Romans 8, I came across a deeply perplexing question. Paul says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will…
Note: Enjoy this guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger! No need for raised eyebrows here. The concept of specifics is a biblical theme. Think of the implications of Christianity. God is a complete, comprehensive, holy being and humans are moral agents,…
“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where…
“If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” (Psalm 139:8) The doctrine of omnipresence teaches us that God is always present, in all places. There is no place where God…
Author’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series about the book of Romans. To see other Romans resources, click here. The second half of Romans 5 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible. It…
I once imagined that Jesus’ life was chaotic and disorganized. Rushing from village to village, He went wherever people called Him, and He had to stay up late into the night to squeeze in prayer. As I studied Scripture, I…
I wrote this poem in 2020, while working as a nurse in New York City during the COVID pandemic. One day, while on a bus, I had an impressive view of the skyline of the city in the distance, with…
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” (Napoleon) Decision-making is a valuable life skill. Like most life skills, you can improve it by studying it and practicing. Though my own study of decision-making…
Have busyness, the ease of online church, your own ease and comfort, or poor theology distracted you from paying attention to church? I’m talking about your church, your local church. Have these things pried you away from church, caused you to look for…
