Nov 16, 2015 | Christian Living, Psalms, Romans
Psalm 117 is the shortest Psalm in all of the Psalter. In fact, it’s the shortest chapter in all of the Bible—but there’s a lot more meaning packed into this short Psalm than you may have realized: Praise the Lord, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples! For His...
Jul 27, 2015 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
When you study the book of Philippians you’ll come across the theme of joy. You’ll come across the theme of gospel. Paul often refers to the word gospel and the notion of the gospel, which is the death and resurrection of Jesus, the message of the death and...
Jun 29, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Family
In the last century, we have enjoyed a wonderful gift: each of us has our own Bible. This was not the case for nearly 20 centuries of church history. Instead, believers gathered in groups to hear the Scriptures read out loud. We have moved from a corporate experience...
Jun 24, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Theology
The spiritual gifts are meant to bring unity and clarity to the body of Christ, but we tend to be confused by them sometimes. Sometimes this confusion even leads to divisions within the body. It’s so important that we learn about these gifts so that we may...
Jan 5, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
What does it mean to be part of the new creation? Colossians 3 describes some of the signifiers and characteristics of the new people of God: Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of...