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Is it worth what it will cost you? Are you willing to trade eternal treasures for fleeting pleasures? Is the brief excitement worth all you lose? Are you willing to trade a deep joy for a temporary high? Will you trade intimate fellowship with God for moment of pleasure? Is the brief praise of man…
I enjoy working out and taking care of my body. Usually, at any given point, I’m working toward some sort of physical goal. Sometimes I’m cutting calories trying to lose fat, other times I eat a calorie surplus and lift weights to gain muscle, or I could be preparing for a race so my training…
On two different occasions, Jesus cried out, “It is finished.” Both have to do with the pouring out of God’s wrath. Both have an eternal impact. The Last “It Is Finished” The final “it is finished” occurs in Revelation 16:17. Leading up to this passage, God has poured out the first six bowls his judgement….
On Resurrection Sunday, God’s people gathered together and celebrated the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ over Satan, sin, and the grave! With hopeful hearts, we looked back at Christ’s finished work, but we also looked forward with Resurrection hope to the day we will see the consummation of Christ’s final victory as God’s people…
There are certain moments a father never forgets. One of the sweetest memories of my young children occurred when I came home after work. Immediately, my children would drop whatever they were doing and scream “Daddy’s home” while running full speed into my kneecaps. Though I came home everyday, they greeted me as if I…
Kings tried to take his life. He stood toe-to-toe with an armed giant who terrified entire armies. He walked by faith in situations that would make many run in fear. Almighty God called him a “man after my own heart.” Yet, in spite of his history of godly character and tremendous faith, David let down…
This past Sunday was the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a day set aside to reflect on God as the Giver of life, to remember the many who’ve been lost to abortion, and to raise awareness for the cause of life. Below is the sermon I preached that covers: Abortion is not merely a political…
Last week I attended a funeral for a 92-year-old man. His daughter shared how the Lord impressed upon her to share the gospel with her father. While together for Thanksgiving, she tried to steer the conversation that way, but it didn’t happen. She tried again a few weeks later and was once again unable. Sensing…
We all love a good “best of” list at the end of the year. Thank you for following along and I pray you are continually encouraged as you read the Growing in Grace blog. Here’s a list of the most read articles of 2024: If God is Sovereign, Why Pray? “If God controls everything, if…
This week, many of us will gather with family and friends to feast and remind ourselves of all we have to be thankful for. Some enter this season joyfully and find it easy to spout off reasons for their thankfulness. Others have had a difficult year and already feel pressure to “look the part” this…