Author: joshuahrwatts
God is Calling Out for You
In that ancient Genesis narrative, God the Holy and Righteous breathed, and galaxies went spinning. He spoke, and the waters gathered, canyon ridges developed, mountains sprang up, creatures
God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will
The will of God is an oft-discussed topic in many of the circles I’m in, and you can probably relate. What is the will of God? Does God’s will always happen? What about free will—does God’s
Coveting, Quarrel, Killing: A Plea From the Book of James
Have you ever taken a big swig of orange juice, when you thought it was something else? It’s jarring! Or, have you ever had to take a cold shower? Once on a mission trip, the only options I had
Cain and Abel, or Worship That God Accepts
Hey, friends! I’ve been interested recently in the various biblical instances of praise and of worship—of which there are so many—and initially I had been visiting the Psalms, Israel’s old
Setlists that Major on the Majors
Good morning, worship leaders! It’s amazing how the Lord Himself interacts with us again and again in corporate worship settings. It never gets old—I mean, never ever gets old—to see the “lights”
A Bruised Reed, A Smoldering Candle
The Advent season is full of longing and hope for the Messiah. It’s no secret that Christ has already come and won salvation for the world, but we still posture ourselves to receive Him anew.
A Delay & A Double-Blessing
Sometimes, the issue we bring to Jesus is not the issue He wants to deal with right away. Maybe, like in the case with the paralytic, before He heals your body, He wants to first heal your spirit.
Waiting, Complaining, and Trusting
Little is known about the prophet Habakkuk. We know that he lived at the same time as the more famous ministry leader Jeremiah, which would put him somewhere in the 600s B.C. through late 500s.
In the Presence of My Enemies
Life with Jesus is fulfilling, adventurous, beautiful, empowering—and frees one to pack light. However, no one is exempt from the obstacles and tragedies that are common to humankind. I’m certain
Made Alive in Christ
Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians is, much to no one’s surprise, incredible. Oh, can you imagine the revelation Paul must have received to pen such a fabulous letter, jammed to the brim with