'Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.' - Colossians 3:5 The Colossians were dealing with the very same things we all go through and wrestle with after conversion: this putting on the new self and mortifying the old. This transformation does not... Continue Reading →
Every time I go to a new restaurant, they seem to have some kind of rewards club to join. “Just give us your phone number for perks!” the screen—or an eager staffer—insists, while I mentally calculate whether I really want to hand my number to yet another corporation. "What’s in it for me?" is the... Continue Reading →
A word thrown around among Christians and some who critique the Church is this little term called Legalism. Some have used Legalism as a defensive excuse for not obeying and/or strictly adhering to the commands of God found in His word. They have also commonly used this word as a reason to deconstruct the Church... Continue Reading →
'And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.' - Hebrews 11:6 Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find... Continue Reading →
Recently, at the time of writing, Charlie Kirk was tragically gunned down at a university. In the aftermath, there has been shock, sadness, anger, and many other feelings throughout Americans and even some overseas. In response, fellow Christians have seemingly thrown down the gauntlet in a way not previously seen in interactions with ideological opponents.... Continue Reading →
'For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?' - Luke 9:25 Many people who rise or fall in the spotlight usually do it according to worldly standards. With the standard of the world set so heavily focused on sin, it is increasingly difficult to live... Continue Reading →
I remember my original excitement as I purchased Gibson's Be Thou My Vision devotional, hoping for something to standardize and assist in my personal devotion. As I was reviewing my new devotional, I was surprised that despite every day having a unique and robust offerings each one ended with the Lord's Prayer. I was personally... Continue Reading →
How many times have you heard someone, maybe even a Christian, say something along the lines of "don't judge others"? Or perhaps the statement that "only God can judge me"? It seems nowadays that nobody is allowed to judge or make discernments about other humans in any way without facing backlash. This prevailing mentality has... Continue Reading →
If you have turned on the news anytime in the past few days, you have probably heard what's going on in LA. Over the weekend, immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles served as the ignition point, as coordinated ICE raids across the city sparked violent riots from anti-ICE protesters. However, these protesters are no longer... Continue Reading →
Rev. Jonathan Mayhew (1720–1766) was a minister in Boston known for his bold sermons and strong belief in both religious freedom and political liberty. Educated at Harvard College, he became pastor of Boston's West Church in 1747, where he served for nearly two decades. Mayhew often challenged traditional religious views, emphasizing reason, personal conscience, and... Continue Reading →
