Have you ever been to an awkward wedding? Recently I heard a story of a man who, despite his deep social anxiety, decided to write and memorize his own wedding vows. Unfortunately, the wedding was held in front of a very large group of people. Things went as expected—horribly! Cringe-worthy doesn’t begin to describe it. […]
I Will Never Divorce You Read More »
Saying “goodbye” is hard. If you’ve ever had to send someone off on a long journey or a child off to college, you know what I’m talking about. I’ve got a good friend that is preparing for that very thing right now—saying goodbye to a daughter that has enrolled in a school far away. I
The Ascension of Christ Was Gain for the Church Read More »
Is the believer always secure in God’s hands? Read the psalm below and the answer provided, which is based on verses 3-4 of this pensive psalm. Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you
“Looking for Security” Read More »
Hebrews 11 is the chapter that summarizes so many demonstrations of faith in the Bible. In some ways, it is amazing that the author of Hebrews wrote such a short compilation since evidence of faith is seen throughout Scripture. Of course, the author did write: “And what more shall I say? For time would fail
The Fruit of Following God, Part 12: Walks by Faith Read More »
Why does God tell us to praise, worship, and glorify Him? Doesn’t that sound vain and conceited? Why is it wrong for us–but not God–to be proud? This is a common charge from atheists and agnostics to Christians. We read in scripture that God wants to make a name for Himself (2 Samuel 7:23; Nehemiah
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13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen.
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