It’s been many years since I struggled with placing pastors or ministry leaders on pedestals, but I’ve done it. Not because I wanted to worship them (God forbid), but because I admired their knowledge of Scripture, the clarity they brought to hard truths, and how they seemed so grounded when I was still figuring thingsContinue reading “When Admiration Becomes Idolatry”
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A Merry Christmas to You
Merry Christmas, dear friends! What a beautiful time of year this is! Among the lights, the aroma of cookies, and the sound of carols, we celebrate something greater—the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Over 2,000 years ago, in the quiet town of Bethlehem, God’s ultimate gift arrived in the most humble way. Jesus, theContinue reading “A Merry Christmas to You”
The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God
Years ago, when I was in a college church group, one of the leaders encouraged us to personalize scripture by inserting our names into the verses. The idea was that this would make the Bible feel more relevant, helping us embrace the message. I loved it – I even printed out a verse with myContinue reading “The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God”
Set My Hope on Jesus
You know that feeling when you misplace your phone? Panic sets in, right? You start checking every nook, retracing your steps, and thinking, “I hope I didn’t leave it in the fridge again.” (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.) The hope we feel in those moments is filled with doubt – maybe we’ll find it,Continue reading “Set My Hope on Jesus”
Trusting God’s Voice: Lessons from Psalm 118
Have you ever stumbled upon a piece of scripture that just stopped you in your tracks? That’s what happened to me with Psalm 118:8-9. It says, “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.” It’sContinue reading “Trusting God’s Voice: Lessons from Psalm 118”