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
Work and worship share more than just a casual relationship. Are we worshipping through our everyday work or study? Are we worshipping when we serve at church? Are we working as if for God Himself? Does worship actually inspire us to work? At the beginning of the last week, the thought of “work or worship” … More Work and Worship
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
[Proverbs 21:9] – “Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, than in a house shared with a contentious woman.” ( verse 19 – better to dwell in the wilderness) [Proverbs 13:20] – “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” [1 Corinthians 15:33] – … More Better Matters P3: Company
[Proverbs 15:16-17] – “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.” [Proverbs 16:8] – “Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice. [Proverbs 17:1] – “Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.” As with humility and pride, … More Better Matters P2: Ambition
The book of Proverbs contains a number of “better than” passages. The world seems preoccupied with trying to find something that matters – an achievement, a word of praise, fame, a conquered goal. Does it last? Will it be remembered? What really matters? I see people all around me faced with this question; when decisions … More Better Matters P1: Greatness
I sometimes get overwhelmed by how much the world needs God: from living day to day to large-scale disasters and injustices. I want to pray for everything, I know God knows everything, I don’t know where to start. How can we pray when there seems too much to pray for? I believe we simply need … More Praying for the “Too Much”
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
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