A Perennial Temptation Anyone familiar with planting a garden, or flowers in general, will understand the concept of a perennial. It references a type of plant which comes up again every single year. Of course, as it pertains to flowers, most individuals like this occurrence, however, perennial weeds are a little less enjoyable! So also, as we examine Scripture, we see … [Read more...] about Rebellion Versus Obedience
Theology
A Biblical Theology of Patience
The Old Saying Goes . . . If you have been in a church very long at all, I imagine you have heard plenty of talk about the character quality of patience. Some believer starts talking about their desire to grow in this area, then along comes some elderly saint with a joke claiming you shouldn’t ask God to help you grow in patience cause you might get your request! The point … [Read more...] about A Biblical Theology of Patience
The Compassion of Christ
Divine Compassion in Christ’s Mission The Gospel accounts of our Lord’s life allow us to see the perfection of Christ as He walked this earth. One of the spectacular qualities that we see in the Lord is His compassion, which should be a challenge for us all as we are called to be His disciples. Entering the Gospel of Luke, we begin to see the Lord early on in His ministry … [Read more...] about The Compassion of Christ
Hiding Amidst The Clouds of Uncertainty
The “Ease” of Ambiguity The hot rays of sun would pound down upon the concrete, as I would stand gun in hand, ready for the competition to begin. The 100-degree days of scorching heat with high humidity, not a cloud in the sky, and no wind at all are so intense that once a young man tragically dropped to the ground as we were all involved in the competition. You see, back in … [Read more...] about Hiding Amidst The Clouds of Uncertainty
Why is Metaverse Church Continuing in Popularity?
A Continuing Concern Curiously, I discovered the most widely read post on this blog is an article I penned at the beginning of this year diving into the subject of metaverse church (check it out here). I do not believe the popularity of that post was due to my having exceptionally profound depths of analysis. Rather, it seems much more logical to view it as indicative of how … [Read more...] about Why is Metaverse Church Continuing in Popularity?