The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love
Adoption is an expensive undertaking. It can take thousands (tens of thousands) of dollars to adopt a child. Not only does it cost money, but there is also a high price of commitment, time, difficulty, and emotions. Adoption is costly. Who pays the price for adoption? Typically, the adopting parents cover the cost. The child … Continue reading The Cost of Adoption
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6–7 The setting was stunning in the most negative sense. Paul was in a dark, cold, dirty pit … Continue reading Poured Out For Christ
I wanted to take a few minutes to share why I have been writing so much in this time of suffering. My blogging journey has been anything but consistent. I have set schedules and goals, but I always find that the needs of family and pastoral ministry make blogging seem less important. Let me also … Continue reading Crisis, Suffering, Hope, Writing
Our iniquity (sin) was laid on the Lord Jesus that we might have peace, that we might be healed, and that we might be brought to the God we once rebelled against. God the Son faced the punishment sinners deserve so that all who call on his name are saved.
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