Category: Devotional Reflections
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Poverty and Riches: The Believer’s Posture
The Bible has a lot to say about the dangers of being rich and the pursuit of wealth. It also teaches followers of God to manage their resources well. One writer, James, reminded his audience that the poor person should rejoice in his wealth and that the rich person should delight in his poverty. The […]
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Joy in Trials
I recently shared a post entitled, “When Life Changes Suddenly” about my experience of an unexpected medical condition. There I informed you that I was reading through the epistle of James. I’ve decided to write a few posts containing my reflections on select passages. In this post, I will reflect on the distinctly Judeo-Christian concept […]
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When Life Changes Suddenly
Sometimes life changes suddenly. A challenge or crisis can change everything in a moment. Our response is more important than the trial.
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God’s Dwelling Place and Yahweh Worship
Recently I was privileged to preach on Deuteronomy 12:1-14. In Deuteronomy 12, God provided his people with prescriptions for the expression of worship as well as the location of worship. My objectives for writing this post are: To note the connection between the dwelling of Yahweh in the Old Testament with the dwelling of Jesus […]
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A Daily Pursuit
There are many things we pursue. Some of us pursue advancement in education or career. Others pursue financial security. Some also spend time and energy pursuing relationships. These are all worthy pursuits but we get off track when our pursuit of those things comes before our pursuit of an intimate relationship with Jesus. Our pursuit of […]
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Living on Mission
Just before Jesus ascended back to the Father he spoke his last words to the disciples. These words are known as the Great Commission and can be found in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus reminded his disciples that he had equal authority with the Father so they would exchange doubt for faith. Belief always affects action. Jesus […]
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The Ancient of Days and His Kingdom
Natural disasters, political unrest, and interpersonal and interracial conflicts remind us that our world is broken. We all know something isn’t right yet we struggle to identify the source of this brokenness. We can’t help but ask ourselves if this life is all there is. There is a reality outside the material and it is […]
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Christian Hope: More than a Feeling
Hello, readers! I know you haven’t heard from me in a while and for that, I apologize. My focus has been on completing the semester in seminary and transitioning to my relatively new ministry role as a youth pastor. This semester has been one of my more difficult seasons of life due to the many […]
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Choosing the Kingdom: Between Two Worlds
Every day we choose whether we will focus on Christ and his kingdom or on the temporary people, places, and events of this world. Sometimes we overemphasize one or the other in a single day. As Christians you and I must seek balance-we are to prioritize Christ and his kingdom, while not neglecting earthly responsibilities. […]
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Why is the Gospel Good News?
We are all oriented toward sin rather than righteousness as a result of the Fall. We all have temptations but we do not nor should we act on every temptation we face. Only through the Good News of Jesus can we overcome these many temptations we face.
Ordinary Pastors Connecting Theological Truths to Everyday Believers 