Tag: holy-spirit
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A Word of Correction for the Soul in Error
There is a grievous danger in the modern practice of chaining eternal truth to the wagon of cultural fashion, and nowhere is that danger more evident than in the proclamations of those who clothe political ideology in the language of Christian virtue. Ms. Staci Abrams, former candidate for Governor in the great state of Georgia,…
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“Do You Love Me?”
The question appears so simple it might be mistaken for small talk: “Do you love me?” Yet it is asked by the risen Christ, and it is asked not once but three times. When eternal truth repeats itself, it does so not from forgetfulness but for the sake of revelation. The conversation between Jesus and…
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The Door Between Two Pillars: Sovereignty and Responsibility in Salvation
There is a door, old and narrow, on which two mighty pillars are engraved – one reads “Chosen before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4), and the other declares “Repent, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Many, standing before it, despair to walk through. “If God must choose me,” they cry, “what use is…
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“Love your neighbor”
On Tuesday, May 27th, a Christian-sponsored “Rattle in Seattle” demonstration began at 5 p.m. on the 4th Avenue steps of City Hall in downtown Seattle. After the protest turned violent across the street at a counter-protest, Mayor Bruce Harrell gave the following statement, “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for…
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Embracing Discipleship: The Most Difficult Yet Most Joyful Journey
Imagine, if you will, a man drowning in the sea. The waves are fierce, and he’s been treading water for what feels like eternity. Suddenly, a ship appears, and a voice calls out: “Take my hand, and I will save you.” Now, salvation is offered freely—he is not charged for the lifeboat. But if he…
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Revival Starts Within: A Study of 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:14 — A Voice from the Throne There is…
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Truth vs. Myths: A Spiritual Reflection
2 Timothy 4:3–4 “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to…
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Groundhog Day, the Gospel, and the Grace of Second Chances
Few films capture the essence of human transformation as vividly as Groundhog Day (1993), starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a self-absorbed weatherman trapped in a time loop. Forced to relive February 2nd repeatedly, Phil initially indulges in hedonism, then despairs in his hopeless condition, and ultimately embraces self-improvement and love. This cinematic parable, though…
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‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel
On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States. There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …
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The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption
The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 