All men sin. But not all men repent. In the first years of Israel’s monarchy, we have a glaring example of this difference. “I Have Sinned But Honor Me Now” When God commanded Saul to wipe out the Amalekites, Saul decided to spare their king and the best of the flock. I mean: why loseContinue reading “2 Responses To Personal Sin”
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4 Qualities of A Mentor
If you’ve ever tried to improve, then here’s something we’ve all observed: we can only do so much. It’s true that there are those exceptional individuals who make progress based on their insight – but sooner than later, they will hit a barrier. That’s where mentors come in. They haven’t just covered more in theContinue reading “4 Qualities of A Mentor”
Labor Day: JEHOVAH as Lord of Work and Rest
Since today is International Labour’s Day, let’s consider for a moment what the Bible says about work: 1. Work in itself is not a curse. It is our design. When God created Adam, God placed him in the garden of Eden to work it. We do not just subdue and manage creation, we nurture itContinue reading “Labor Day: JEHOVAH as Lord of Work and Rest”
Sanctification: Intelligent, Systematic Pursuit
Have you ever been frustrated with your sanctification (or becoming holy)? While there are sins that are easy to let go, there are sinful tendencies that are much harder to overcome. And the reason for that is our unique make ups. For example, I don’t wrestle with a tendency to steal as much as IContinue reading “Sanctification: Intelligent, Systematic Pursuit”
Taking Recreation Captive To Christ
One of the things I struggle with is rest and recreation. After a long day’s work, what should I do to unwind? Often, I would scroll through social media or watch anime. On most days, I end up spending 2-3 hours on Facebook. Then, I look at my watch and realize that I wasted soContinue reading “Taking Recreation Captive To Christ”
Read Without Getting Lost!
“Where am I again?”“What’s the author talking about?”“I don’t even know what I’m reading now.” When I say these lines, here’s what I’m sure of: I’m lost in what I’m reading. Personally, there are two ways I combat this tendency. First, I stop and pause every 2-3 pages and ask myself: what have I beenContinue reading “Read Without Getting Lost!”
Christmas Hymn for 2020: O come, O come Emmanuel
Four days before Christmas. Police shoots a mother and her son. Covid-19 is still here. Lockdown continues. What’s so festive about the season? While my four-year old nephew is excited about Christmas, I doubt the same could be said about the adults. This week, it will not be as easy to sing “Joy to theContinue reading “Christmas Hymn for 2020: O come, O come Emmanuel”
What should Christians do in the midst of social injustice?
Short answer: (1) Share the gospel and (2) be involved in respectful Christian social action – as far as we are able. Long answer: I am an evangelical Christian. Historian David Bebbington says that my particular stream of Christianity is characterized by four distinctives: conversionism, biblicism, crucicentrism, and activism. CONVERSIONISM I believe that the greatestContinue reading “What should Christians do in the midst of social injustice?”
God is Eternal
Whether by the sword or the slow decay of time, Aragorn will die. And there will be no comfort for you. No comfort to ease the pain of his passing. He will come to death, an image of the splendour of the kings of men in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world. Elrond,Continue reading “God is Eternal”
God is Omnipresent
“Yea, and if some god shall wreck me in the wine-dark deep, even so I will endure… For already have I suffered full much, and much have I toiled in perils of waves and war. Let this be added to the tale of those.” –Odysseus,Homer, The Odyssey One of the tales that have captivated heartsContinue reading “God is Omnipresent”
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