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20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. … Continue reading Jesus is Simple, His Followers are Not →

11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. (Luke 17:11-14) … Continue reading One Thankful Leper →

18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,     on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 that he may deliver their soul from death     and keep them alive in famine. (Psalm 33:18-19) It's a strange thought to think the Lord is watching you. When we're young, we view this with fear. We think He lurks around … Continue reading Let Him Have the Final Word →

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus . . . .13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:5,13) This world … Continue reading God of Endurance →

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen (Ephesians 3:20-21) "to him who is able to do far more abundantly" I limit God. … Continue reading To Limit God →

6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols,     but I trust in the Lord. 7 I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love,     because you have seen my affliction;     you have known the distress of my soul, 8 and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;     you have set my feet in a broad place. (Psalm 31:6-8) "You … Continue reading The King of Chaos →

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, … Continue reading Important Over Urgent →

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing  and obtains favor from the Lord. (Proverbs 18:22) As a single millennial, marriage fascinated me. I remember spending hours at local coffee shops and moon lit walks discussing this cultural phenomenon. Like many things, you can never understand marriage without walking into it first. Experience is indeed the greatest of teachers. … Continue reading The Favor Before Us →

1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1) Who is your Paul? Who is your real world example of your desired faith? We often tell teens they become who they surround themselves with. The same is true for adults. Sometimes the life of Christ can seem so distant and foreign. … Continue reading Who Are You Imitating? →

8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; (1 Peter 3:8-9a) It's a significant Tuesday in November. After what seems like an eternity of build up, it is upon us. Don't panic. There have been over forty presidents, … Continue reading Voting Day Blues →