Part 1: The History and Biblical Foundations of Cessationism When you hear the word cessationism, what comes to mind? For some, it evokes images of a dry, lifeless faith—a Christianity stripped of miracles, power, or the active presence of the Holy Spirit. Others may see it as a biblically sound interpretation that upholds God’s WordContinue reading “Understanding Cessationism: Part 1”
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Should You Really “Follow Your Heart”?
This post is part of a series exploring popular Christian sayings, examining them through the lens of Scripture to uncover truth and encourage Biblical thinking. “Follow your heart.” It’s the rallying cry of Disney princesses, Hallmark card writers, and motivational speakers everywhere. It sounds so empowering, doesn’t it? It assures us that the heart knowsContinue reading “Should You Really “Follow Your Heart”?”
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”
holiness, legalism and being a goody-goody
When did pursuing holiness become legalistic? Not long ago, a friend invited me out to a movie. I politely declined. There were multiple reasons for this. Movie tickets are expensive, even when it is a matinee. I can never avoid the temptation of purchasing that jumbo-sized bag of popcorn – yes, I would like extraContinue reading “holiness, legalism and being a goody-goody”