Category: Christian Living
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The Pain of Sin is the Answer to the Pleasure of Sin
Sin always advertises pleasure, but it never advertises the bill that comes afterward. The temptation is exciting. The forbidden seems appealing. The moment feels satisfying. That is why Hebrews 11:25 speaks of “the passing pleasures of sin.” Notice that Scripture does not deny sin can be pleasurable. It simply reminds us that its pleasure is…
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The Privilege of Being a Christian In America
It is easy to focus on the problems facing our nation. Every day we hear about division, moral decline, and challenges to biblical values. While those concerns are real, Christians should also pause to recognize the tremendous blessings we enjoy. Living as a Christian in America is a privilege that millions of believers throughout history…
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More Than A Return
There is always joy when someone who has been absent begins attending worship services again. We should welcome them warmly and encourage every step toward faithfulness. However, we must remember that repentance is deeper than simply returning to a seat in the assembly. A person can come back to the building without ever coming back…
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Sanctify
The word sanctify carries the meaning of being set apart for God, reserved for His purpose, and shaped by His truth. It is not a shallow religious idea, but a defining mark of the Christian life. Jesus prayed in John 17:17, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” In that moment, He was…
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A Nation and the Hand of Providence
From the earliest days of the United States, the founding fathers understood that the formation of a nation was not merely a political achievement but a matter that rested under the sovereignty of God. In their writings, speeches, and personal reflections, many acknowledged that wisdom, unity, and endurance were gifts that must come from above.…
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Lesson from a Spider
During a baseball game in September I noticed this little spider was busy at work weaving a new web. He likely didn’t know there was a baseball game going one. He had work to do. He likely didn’t know there were famous ball players nearby. He had work to do. He likely didn’t know thousands…
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The Internet
We live in an age where a single sentence can travel farther in seconds than a sermon once traveled in a lifetime. The internet is not a neutral space for the believer. It is a field already sown with voices and values of life that often stand in opposition to Christ. The Lord, in His…
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Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with guarantees? If choosing the right path always meant the easy path? If following Jesus meant the storms stayed far away? We often think, “Lord, I’m trying to do things right… shouldn’t things be easier than this?” It would be nice. But God never promised “nice.” He promised Himself. When Jesus…
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Fun, Fun, Fun
Some Christians live with an unspoken assumption that God is only found in the serious moments, the quiet prayers, the tears, the challenging seasons of faith. But have you noticed how much joy is woven into God’s creation? From the laughter of children to the beauty of a sunrise to the fellowship of Christians sharing…
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This Is Halloween
Every year, as October 31st approaches, our neighborhoods transform, pumpkins glow, costumes appear, and cobwebs drape front porches. For many, Halloween is a night of laughter and candy. Yet for Christians, it can stir mixed feelings. How should we respond to a day that often blends fun with fear, and innocence with darkness? Scripture gives…
Grace & Salt 