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”
Tag Archives: God’s Sovereignty
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”
the unveiling majesty
In moments of grief and solitude, we often find solace in the pages of our Bible. After my dad’s passing, I turned to the familiar words of Psalm 23, seeking comfort. As I continued to read, Psalm 29 unfolded before me like a tapestry of profound theology, stopping me in my tracks. Join me inContinue reading “the unveiling majesty”
Through the Hymns: Crown Him with Many Crowns
The blog post explores the rich legacy of the hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, an expression of profound Christian faith written by Matthew Bridges in mid-19th century. The hymn, inspired by the Book of Revelation, beautifully captures the varied facets of Jesus Christ’s glory and reign, encouraging believers to celebrate His triumph. The role of Jesus as the Lamb, Conqueror of Death, Lord of Peace, Lord of Love, and Eternal Creator is emphasized through the hymn, drawing deep connections to scripture.
Sing a Song to the One Who’s All I Need
Still, I will praise You. As I sat at my little piano, my fingers clumsily hit the notes to a favorite worship song of mine. At first, it frustrated me that the wrong chords were being played sometimes or that I seemed to be stuck on just playing a regular chord and not feeling confidentContinue reading “Sing a Song to the One Who’s All I Need”