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Our family’s evenings at the ball field—filled with baseball, coaching, and scorekeeping—always led to ravenous hunger. A quick fix? The comforting smell of onions sizzling in the kitchen, a promise that dinner was on its way.
But this blog is more than just about onions—it’s about finding hope in Christ and peace in His promises, just as we can while waiting patiently for our eternal home.
In a nation (and even an entire world) full of chaos and confusion, it’s easy to get caught up in the here and now—the news, the debates, the primaries, the wars, the politics, the polls, the elections, etc.
We become consumed by our daily routines, our immediate struggles, and our short-term goals. Yet, as believers, we are called to live with an eternal perspective, understanding that our true citizenship is not of this world but of heaven.
Fatherhood is a profound and beautiful calling. It carries with it not only the joy of guiding and nurturing young lives but also the weight of responsibility in shaping the future. As fathers, we often look to various books and other “sources of wisdom” to help us navigate this important role.
But as Christian fathers, there’s a paramount model we are called to emulate—our Heavenly Father.
There is nothing inherently wrong with living a life that is full of excitement and entertainment, but our highest pursuit should be to stand before God one day and hear these words—“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
In the minds of many Christians, the most boring sections in the Bible are the genealogies.
But these genealogies are inspired.
At a quick glance, you might notice who is included in Matthew’s record—four outcast women—mothers.
That’s hardly what we would expect to find in the royal heritage of the King of kings! But the fact that these four women are included is a commentary on God’s amazing grace.
During Spring Break, thirteen people headed up to Brooklyn, New York to help at Bay Ridge Baptist Church.
You may ask, “Why would someone want to spend almost a week away from their family, use up a whole week of vacation, and be in Brooklyn—a city that you wouldn’t necessarily consider to be the safest place to be?”
Well, the short answer is that we love the Lord!
Every garden must have yellow flowers, because they are my favorite—pansies, tickseeds, mums, black-eyed Susans, sunflowers. And I happen to like dandelions as well!
I know that I’m one of the very few who does, because most people are interested in a well-groomed lawn rather than the yellow polka-dots of these flowers in the grass….
As much of the country paused this week to witness the celestial spectacle of a solar eclipse, I was reminded of what the psalmist said in Psalm 19:1—the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork.
Hope thou in God.
What does that phrase really mean? How can I make sure my hope is in IN GOD: not me, or another person, or my circumstances?
Thus began my study of Biblical hope, and it took me much deeper than I ever would have imagined…
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Every man for himself!”
I’ve said this jokingly after disturbing a bee’s nest and many other times when self preservation quickly became my top priority.
Since the beginning of time, man has been tempted to look out for himself at the neglect of others. In Genesis 4, God asks Cain, “Where is Abel thy brother?” to which Cain replies, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Perhaps surprising to Cain, the answer is and continues to be a resounding “yes!”
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