The Free Gift: A Survey of Romans 5:12-21

The Free Gift: A Survey of Romans 5:12-21

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…

Faith and Focus: Jesus' Example of Disciplined Living

Faith and Focus: Jesus’ Example of Disciplined Living

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…

Towers Over Tombs

Towers Over Tombs

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…

Eight Practical Principles to Make Better Decisions

Eight Practical Principles to Make Better Decisions

“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…