On Holiness and Humility
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I…
Striving to Rest: Unpacking Another Paradox of Faith
Ah, rest…feet up, lounging beside still waters… The Good Shepherd promises rest for His Beloved, and what a blessing that refreshment is! Ceasing from self, from striving—there is victorious redemption when we surrender, kneeling before the Cross where our Savior…
Wrestling with Worship: A Surrendered Heart, Part Two
In the first part of this wrestling match, I examined the relation of Romans 12:1 to worship and surrender. You can read the reflection HERE. But the depth of surrender as it relates to worship is huge, and there’s so…
Wrestling with Worship: A Surrendered Heart, Part One
Have you ever fought with the knowledge of godly wisdom? I mean, you read the Word and know the truth, but in the heat of a trying moment the walking out is taxed, stalled. That was me last night; and,…
The Broken Heart
A broken, contrite heart is one that’s been crushed in order to be restored and made new. The breaking down of the “self-structure” is a necessary component of rebirth, allowing us access into the glorious habitation of the Kingdom of…
Pursuing Glory: A Rebuttal
It’s Holy Week, and my jaw dropped when I read an article posted in Christianity today on April 1, 2021 (Good Friday) titled “Jesus Was the God-Man, Not the God-Superman.” (Read it here to follow along with the information I’ll…
HOSANNA
The shouts of praise Spill from hearts who know – Their Savior is here! Their Lord is alive! Their hope is restored! Once riding a donkey Soon a white horse. Here now, residing in hearts that worship Their Humble King…
