Many people believe that theological study holds little value. They say, “I don’t need theology; I just need to know Jesus.” Yet theology is unavoidable for every Christian. It is our attempt to understand the truth that God has revealed to us—something every Christian does. So it is not a question of whether we are going to engage in theology;…
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Theology matters
We do not grieve without hope
Today marks one year without my grandfather. To many, it’s a normal Sunday. But I can still recall the phone call, verbatim, that changed much of my life in an instant. Although I had many plans still with Pop — digitizing our family history, spending many more evenings at the farm while Bonanza played way too loudly in the background…
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Learning Contentment & Working Well
Paul tells us in Philippians 4:11, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” I’m grateful for all of the verses surrounding this one. Paul knew how to be brought low, and he also knew abundance. In all of Paul’s circumstances, comfort and strength came from the…
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Am I seeking the approval of God or man?
Do people approve of me? Will they like this post? Galatians 1:10-11 says, “For now I am seeking the approval of man or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Isn’t this the deep cry of our hearts? From the beginning of time,…
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What is God’s will for my life?
Friend, I can’t tell you how many DMs we get with people asking how to discern God’s will for their lives…where they should go to college, where they should move, who they should date/marry, when they should have kids…which job they should take. The list is endless. But friend, the question at the heart of God’s will isn’t, “What should…
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