Tag: holy spirit

Grace Saves, Mercy Spares: Why We Need Both

Grace and mercy are not vague spiritual concepts—they are glorious realities rooted in God's sovereign will and covenantal love. They reflect the character of a holy and just God who, while rightly condemning sin, chooses to redeem a people for Himself through the finished work of Christ. Though grace and mercy are often spoken of … Continue reading Grace Saves, Mercy Spares: Why We Need Both →

Scattered Seeds and Soil: A Heart Check Through the Parable of the Sower

Matthew 13:1-3 says, "...Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about Him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables..." The Parable of the Sower was an apt analogy for the people of that … Continue reading Scattered Seeds and Soil: A Heart Check Through the Parable of the Sower →

From Scroll to Soul: Embracing Scripture Before Screens

One of the best decisions I made recently is to start reading the Bible as soon as I wake up. His word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105) for the day ahead. It's human nature for most people to immediately grab their phone as soon as they … Continue reading From Scroll to Soul: Embracing Scripture Before Screens →

Understanding the Beatitudes: Insights into Kingdom Living

Recently, my pastor preached a powerful series on the Beatitudes, and it opened my eyes to the depth and beauty of these words from Christ. Though short in length, the Beatitudes are rich with spiritual wisdom and promises of blessing for believers. Found at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s Gospel, … Continue reading Understanding the Beatitudes: Insights into Kingdom Living →

Exploring Acts: A Chapter-by-Chapter Reflection

The book of Acts is the bridge between the gospels and the epistles in God’s Word. It was most likely written by Luke in 60-65 A.D. and written to Theophilus. We are never told who specifically Theophilus is, but it is an honorary title so it was clearly someone of high authority during that time. … Continue reading Exploring Acts: A Chapter-by-Chapter Reflection →

From Striving to Surrender: A Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Recently, I had the opportunity to read I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa TerKeurst. If you've ever felt caught in a cycle of emotional eating, spiritual guilt, and broken promises to yourself, this book will feel like a conversation with a friend who truly gets it. Lysa speaks with vulnerability, wisdom, and humor, and she … Continue reading From Striving to Surrender: A Spiritual Wake-Up Call →

Making Time for What Matters: Prayer and Bible Study

Prayer and Bible Study are the two things that bring us closer to God. Prayer brings us into His presence and Bible study teaches us about Him. They are both commanded for Christians to do as well. If we aren't prioritizing prayer and Bible study in our lives, we aren't being obedient to God's Word. … Continue reading Making Time for What Matters: Prayer and Bible Study →

You Are the Salt of the Earth: Relfecting on Matthew 5:13

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.” Matthew 5:13 (ESV) The first thing we always need to consider when studying any verse of the Bible … Continue reading You Are the Salt of the Earth: Relfecting on Matthew 5:13 →

Tracing the Threads: Cross References in Matthew

One of the most incredible aspects of Scripture is how interconnected it is. The Bible isn’t just a collection of books—it’s a unified story, authored by God, that points us to Jesus Christ. Nowhere is that more beautifully seen than in the Gospel of Matthew, where cross-references tie Old Testament prophecy to New Testament fulfillment … Continue reading Tracing the Threads: Cross References in Matthew →