The Canon of Scripture

Read: Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19 Even as a middle-aged man, I still enjoy putting together LEGO models. My last project was a sports car with 1,458 pieces. Halfway through, I lost the booklet with all the build instructions! Without those instructions,...

Trusting the Bible

Read: 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12 Since I’ve been in ministry, God has blessed me with amazing mentors. These men and women have been able to guide me because their experience and wisdom allow them to see further than I can and help me avoid pitfalls I didn’t even...

Hope in Suffering

Read: Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17 One of the most challenging seasons in my life was taking care of my dad when he was dying of cancer. Every day felt heavy, and the pain of watching someone you love suffer is overwhelming. In those moments, it was hard to see...

God Weeps With Us

Read: John 11:35, Psalm 34:18 I’m a fixer. When someone I care about is hurting, my instinct is to jump in, find a solution, and make things better. But over time, I’ve realized that sometimes, people don’t need solutions—they just need someone to sit with them in...

The Standard of Goodness

Read: Romans 3:23, Mark 10:18 There’s a story told of a man who went to the doctor and, after hearing the diagnosis, said, “But I’m a good person! How could this happen to me?” It’s a sentiment we’ve all likely had at some point. We tend to measure goodness by our...

God and Free Will

Read: 1 John 4:8, Genesis 2:16-17 Do you remember the Genie from Aladdin? He had all this incredible power, yet even he had a few rules. One of the most famous ones was that he couldn’t make people fall in love. Why? Because love can’t be forced. It has to be freely...