The King and Kingdom We Need

Human beings instinctively admire power. We're drawn to the person who commands the room, rises above the crowd, and takes the highest seat. We assume greatness looks grandiose. So when Jesus publicly presents Himself as

The Spiritual Discipline of Unlearning

When we talk about Christian growth, we almost always frame it in terms of learning: learning doctrine, learning Scripture, learning theology, learning how to live faithfully in the world. And all of that is good

The Most Encouraging Chapter of the Bible You Were Told to Fear

Romans 9 is often introduced with warning labels. Brace yourself.It's heavy.It's controversial.It's impossible.Many preachers dread it. They'd rather skip to something "practical." But that framing misconstrues the chapter entirely. Romans 9 isn't a cold doctrinal

Sun, Snow, and How Majestic is His Name

Psalm 8:1-8 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.  Out of the mouth of babies and infants,you have established strength because of

Ambition and Competition: Good or Bad for Christians? 

Introduction: Ambition and Competition Redeemed? The word ambition often makes Christians uncomfortable. We have seen the spiritual carnage caused by self-promoting ungodly ambition baptized with religious language. We have watched ministries fracture, friendships dissolve, and