A Devotional for Reflection and Worship The Old Testament is not a disconnected prelude to the gospel—it is the storyline Jesus steps into, fulfills, and completes. As He told the disciples on the Emmaus road, “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself” … Continue reading Seven Things in the Old Testament That Point to Jesus
How Would Christ Reply To Your Doubts, Struggles, And Fears?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at three poems from the 17th Century designed to help teach pastors and parishioners in the way of disciple-making. We are to imagine Christ taking us by the hand and smiling at us. As you read them, consider what you feel. And contemplate today’s question: How Would Christ Reply To Your … Continue reading How Would Christ Reply To Your Doubts, Struggles, And Fears?
Have Our Lives Confirmed Our Callings?
Good Morning Friends, Most of us will never hear God’s call the way Samuel did—an audible voice in the night. Yet Scripture insists that every believer has a purpose, a calling woven into the fabric of our lives. Christ’s calling led Him to the cross. Ours may not be as costly, but it is no … Continue reading Have Our Lives Confirmed Our Callings?
When Is Enough, Enough?
Good Morning Friends, If you stand before the stained‑glass window at Moorings depicting the Feeding of the Five Thousand, you notice something immediately: Jesus is calm, compassionate, and utterly untroubled by scarcity. The disciples, on the other hand, look like most of us—aware of the need, aware of their limits, and unsure how what they … Continue reading When Is Enough, Enough?
Seven Signs That Inspire Us to Know God More Deeply
A Devotional for Wonder, Worship, and the Work of Faith Some truths are so woven into creation, Scripture, and even our own bodies that they quietly preach to us every day. They whisper what Hebrews calls “the things that are made,” revealing the God who made them. These seven signs are not proofs; they are … Continue reading Seven Signs That Inspire Us to Know God More Deeply
What Lessons Can We Learn From Tokien, Lewis and Corrie ten Boom On Persevering Grace?
Good Morning Friends, Spiritual autobiographies are holy ground. They remind us that faith is not a straight line but a long obedience. Sometimes it is luminous, sometimes dark, always sustained by the Spirit who refuses to let go. When we look at the lives of those who endured, we see the biblical pattern of perseverance … Continue reading What Lessons Can We Learn From Tokien, Lewis and Corrie ten Boom On Persevering Grace?
Do You Remember Nicaea And The Unity In Christ That Shapes Our Faith?
Good Morning Friends, The Council of Nicaea (AD 325) stands as one of the great hinge points of Christian history. It was not a moment of abstract theological debate but a gathering of wounded pastors, scarred confessors, and weary bishops who had endured persecution and division. They came not to craft novelty but to confess … Continue reading Do You Remember Nicaea And The Unity In Christ That Shapes Our Faith?
WHO WROTE REVELATION? Hearing the Shepherd Behind the Symbols
Good Morning Friends, In a few weeks we will begin a more detailed journey into the Seven Churches and hopefully in a way meet the risen Christ who walks among His people. And yesterday we got a glimpse of the history and some of you may be wondering if I took liberties in imagining Polycarp being … Continue reading WHO WROTE REVELATION? Hearing the Shepherd Behind the Symbols
Do You Sense the Fruitful Fragrance of Faithfulness in Polycarp?
Good Morning Friends, Today we do something a little different but bear with me as I share a brief introduction to Polycarp, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. They are deeply respected Apostolic Fathers—not infallible authorities, but trusted early witnesses who help the Reformed tradition understand how the gospel moved from the apostles into the second‑century church. Polycarp is honored for his direct … Continue reading Do You Sense the Fruitful Fragrance of Faithfulness in Polycarp?
What If We Struggle To Hear and See God At Work?
Good Morning Friends, Pride is a battle for every one of us. Left unchecked, it blinds us, distorts our motives, and keeps us from bearing the fruit God intends. Today’s Scriptures remind us that while we are perishable and prone to self-promotion, God offers a remedy: the humility that comes from seeing Christ clearly. But what … Continue reading What If We Struggle To Hear and See God At Work?
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