An Open Letter to the American Church
Sometimes the best way to understand Scripture is to imagine how the apostles might speak into our moment right now. If Paul were writing to the church in America today, what would he say? What would he praise, and what would he confront? This reflection is written in the spirit of a Pauline-style letter to […]
Unity and Endurance: Reflecting on Romans 15:5-6
Paul’s letter to the Romans is one of the most theologically rich letters in the New Testament. At its heart, the letter explains the gospel and reveals how God’s righteousness is made known through faith. But alongside this theological depth, Paul also addresses real tensions within the church. His prayer in Romans 15:5–6 highlights one […]
Understanding Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 1:15
When Paul begins his prayer in Ephesians 1:15 with the words “for this reason,” he is directly connecting his prayer to everything he just said in the earlier part of the chapter. The praise in verses 3–14 lays the foundation for the prayer that follows. Paul starts the chapter by praising God for the spiritual […]
Why You Don’t Pray as Much as You Want To
Prayer has always been something I care deeply about, but if I’m honest, consistency is where I struggle. Over the years I’ve learned that how we approach prayer often reveals more about our priorities than we would like to admit. One thing I’ve intentionally built into my prayer life is beginning with gratitude. It’s incredibly […]
Can Christians Swear? What the Bible Says About Language
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 Christians argue about language all the time. One of the most common debates centers on whether it is acceptable for followers of […]
What True Repentance Looks Like: A Study of Psalm 51
Psalm 51 shows us what true repentance actually looks like. It records David’s response after being confronted about his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. Instead of hiding or defending himself, David runs to God for mercy. This psalm doesn’t just show David’s personal repentance. It provides a framework for how believers should […]
When Obedience Doesn’t Make Sense | What is Faith Part 2
If you haven’t read part one yet, start there before you go any further. Everything in this series builds on what came before it, and you need the foundation before the examples will land the way they should. You can find part one right here on the blog. Last week we established that faith isn’t […]
What is Faith, anyway? Part 1
When life gets hard and things don’t pan out the way you expected, you walk away thinking you didn’t have enough faith, or that you put your faith in the wrong thing, or that maybe the faith never really existed to begin with. That’s not a faith problem. That’s a definition problem, and this seven-part […]