1. When Suffering Refines – 1 Peter 1:6–7
“Though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials…” Peter’s letter isn’t written from a mountaintop. […]
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He Knows the Way I Take: Twenty Windows into Biblical Suffering
Suffering is not a detour for the follower of Christ; it’s part of the road. And yet, many of us are surprised
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God is with Us, Especially in the Mess
God excels at showing up in the midst of chaos, mess, and stress. It’s characteristic of His nature to meet us precisely
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Hope Against Hope: Trusting God for the Impossible
The story of Abraham and Sarah is a tale of hope against all odds and steadfast faith in a God who raises
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The Divine Warrior
Throughout Scripture, the idea of God as a warrior has been a recurring theme. This theme culminates in the person of Jesus
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Prayer, Our Weakness and the Spirit’s Strength
Prayer, the very essence of acknowledging our need for God, is one area where we need God the most. Even in prayer,
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Husbands, Marriage, and the Gospel
In the New Testament, Ephesians 5 stands as the most comprehensive address to husbands, a passage both lengthy and challenging. Like any
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Prayer: A Battlefield Connection
In the heat of battle, communication is not just a luxury, but a lifeline. In the midst of the sweltering Papua New
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Embracing the Wisdom of Children
Children are a divine gift—whether we encounter them as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings. Through these little ones, God imparts lessons
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“Asking for Friend” Pre-Release on Amazon
Ever felt like the questions rattling around in your soul are too off-limits to say out loud? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely
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Compassion: The Call to Suffer with Others
In a world often burdened with its own weight and hardships, the importance of compassion cannot be overstated. Pain reminds us of
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Longing for Home: Embracing a Homesick Faith
Homesickness is an experience etched into the lives of those who have answered the call to serve their country, along with their
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Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday: The Rhythm of Our Lives
Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday are not just days on the Christian calendar; they are stages of the Christian journey—each
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Dementia: Living in the Memories of God (A Review)
This is a challenging and important book by John Swinton, professor of Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. In
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When Pain has Purpose: God’s Work in Our Suffering
Pain. It’s not a word we often associate with purpose. Pain feels cruel, senseless, and unnecessary—a reality we would rather avoid. And
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The God Who Listens
At the heart of the sacred art of listening lies the foundation of all other forms of attentive hearing—the character of the
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When Love Defies Logic: The Reckless Heart of God
Reckless. It’s not a word we often associate with God. Recklessness seems careless, impulsive, even foolish. Yet when it comes to describing
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Pack Light, Carry Heavy: A Call to Spiritual Agility
Packing is a skillset in the military as the job requires readiness and mobility. Most of us pride ourselves on how much
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Grace in the Darkness: Discovering God’s Sufficiency in Our Suffering
There are seasons of life when despair grips us. The weight of the world feels unbearable, the silence deafening, and the future
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Luke 15: Two Prodigal Sons and One Prodigal God
We call it the prodigal son, but in reality there are three prodigals in Luke 15. The scene of the parable was
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Even There: The Persistent Presence of God
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?—Psalm 139:7 There are moments in life when we
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If God is For Us
Recalling Paul’s Corinthian mission where he resolved to preach nothing but “Christ and him crucified,” he embraced the same principle in writing
The God Who Writes Your Story
Comparison. It’s a thief that robs us of joy and clouds the unique purpose God has for each of us. It sneaks
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I have the neighbor I have
We don’t determine our neighbor, God does. Within Martin Luther’s words, “I have the neighbor I have,” lies a deep insight into
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The Cross as the Foundation of Generosity
Giving, a topic that invokes mixed feelings and unease. Just the mention of the word in a church context might cause us
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