Living a life of sacrifice is deeply ingrained in Christian teachings, urging followers to emulate Christ’s example to honor and glorify God. This call to sacrifice is not just about enduring hardships or giving up personal desires but is a profound expression of worship and dedication to a higher purpose. Historically, mothers have exemplified thisContinue reading “A Life of Constant Sacrifice”
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Grafted For Beauty
In the context of Christian theology, grafting serves as a powerful metaphor for believers being integrated into God’s kingdom. This concept, often used in agriculture where parts from one plant are attached to another to foster growth and diversity, symbolically represents how believers are incorporated into the divine fold. Notably, Jesus and Paul utilized agriculturalContinue reading “Grafted For Beauty”
Breaking Barriers
The question of identity and unity is central to human existence, both in personal introspection and societal cohesion. In the biblical text of Romans 10:5-13, the apostle Paul delves into the essence of faith and its unifying power. We explore the themes of unity, love, and faith as outlined in Romans 10:5-13, and how theyContinue reading “Breaking Barriers”
Quit Straining
Among some of the hardest adventures and races I have ever competed in would have to be the Mammoth Trailfest 50K. Right in the middle of this race is the grueling Dragon’s Back Ascent up Mammoth Mountain, where you spend about two horizontal miles climbing over 2000 feet vertically. The climb required equal amounts ofContinue reading “Quit Straining”
What Do You Want?
When my family doesn’t have a lunch or dinner planned out, we find ourselves asking the dreaded question, “What do you want?” The question is dreaded because we approached this time of eating knowing full and well that we would have to make a decision, but no one stepped up and gave a preemptive answerContinue reading “What Do You Want?”
The Conquering Spirit
The word conquer evokes images of heroes made from the history book, characters larger than life that we could barely estimate whether they were real or pieces of pure fiction. Many of our world’s greatest legends have been turned into images fit for the stage or big screen. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and NapoleonContinue reading “The Conquering Spirit”
The Empowering Spirit
The Holy Spirit stands as the primary empowering force in our lives, enabling us to achieve remarkable feats and guiding our paths. Despite its significance, churches often overlook or misinterpret its role. However, theologian John Calvin, despite his reservations regarding musical instruments in Presbyterian traditions, underscored the Holy Spirit’s importance within the Trinity. He recognizedContinue reading “The Empowering Spirit”
Seize Life
Even though through much of the beginning of Romans, Paul has systematically dismantled humanity’s dependence on the Law, he slows down and reminds us that it was given as a gift from God. What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law,Continue reading “Seize Life”
No Room For Sin
Our world has innumerable things vying for our attention. God beckons us to prioritize Him above all else in the cacophony of distractions clamoring for our attention. Yet, sin subtly creeps in, luring us away with its enticing choices. Though the offerings on sin’s buffet may seem appealing, they ultimately leave us unsatisfied and longingContinue reading “No Room For Sin”
It All Leads To Peace
The moment you give your life to God doesn’t change the fact that the world is full of problems. While surrendering to the Almighty may yield peace and purpose, it’s not protection from life’s inevitable hardship. The artist turns problems and struggles into a product that engages the viewer or consumer and brings light outContinue reading “It All Leads To Peace”
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