Kings Ahab and David have very different relationships with God. Yet both experience grace alongside consequence at various times of their lives. King Ahab is notoriously known to be one of Israel’s most evil kings. In fact, [1 Kings 16:30] says that he “did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all who … More Grace for Fault P2: Ahab, David
The people in the Bible are intriguing. Here are lives laid bare before us with their mistakes and victories, hopes and fears. We see the consequences of choice, and in all of this, the grace God still chooses to give for humanity’s faults. It is so interesting to see how God’s grace permeated the lives … More Grace for Fault P1: Jonah
A captivating story relies on its storyteller, and life has the best one. Recently, I have been playing around with 3D art and animation. The amount of work that is needed to create a good animation is incredible, and I appreciate the efforts of those who do it. In my own exploration of character design, … More God’s Storyboard
There is so much to discover about God. Every revelation is like a new puzzle piece waiting for us to find where it fits, how it fits, how it builds the underlying picture. [Psalm 139:5-6] says, “You have hedged me in behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful … More Discovery
We are all falling, all descending; down, down, down into the recesses of life. We can’t see everything, but everything is there. We can’t see the bottom, but it will be there. Sometimes we will see it from afar, but sometimes it will rise up like a terrible surprise for which there is no applause. … More Parachute
Numbers 13-14 tells the story of the Israelite spies reporting on the Promised Land. It also shows us some all-too-familiar thought processes we can have when walking in the promise of God, and reminds us that God’s promises never fail. He means what He promises and He is our help! As I was reading through … More When God Says (Numbers 13-14)
Some of the greatest divisions in beliefs come from this one question: “Who do you think Jesus is?” It is widely accepted that Jesus was a historical figure who walked the earth. However, so many people stumble to understand His true nature – Jesus is Lord and fully God, yet He also came down to … More Jesus: My Lord and My God
The Lord will provide – Jehovah Jireh. This was Abraham’s declaration when God provided the ram for the burnt offering so that Isaac was spared. God the Provider worked faithfully in Israel’s testimony, and in the life of King David. He shows Himself Provider in our everyday lives today, and most potently, Jehovah Jireh was … More Jehovah Jireh
There is a will to live, a will for sorting affairs after death, a will of determination, and a will that is a way. In the Bible, emphasis is placed on the will of God. The Lord’s Prayer says, “… your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus prays, before He … More Your Will Be Done
“Not my will but Yours.” This is my desire – to walk in step with the Spirit and be attentive to the leading of Christ. Yet even in our relationship with God, there is a degree of give and take, a Tug-O-War of sorts. It shows us our strength and weakness, it shows us the … More Tug-O-War: Pulled into Christ
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