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Mephibosheth & the Gospel
It’s no secret to anyone that the biblical David and Jonathan shared a powerful friendship, perhaps something that a modern TikToker would even call a bromance. In 1 Samuel 18, shortly after
The Majesty of God
After a busy Christmas season, I invite you to pause. No, I mean really pause—right now. Pause and close your eyes even. I’ll wait. Breathe in through your nose, and pause again. Now gently
Do Not Forget His Benefits
Psalm 103 famously opens with these lyrics: “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all
The Church is On the Rise
In Numbers 13 and 14, twelve spies were sent to explore the land of Canaan for forty days. Ten of those operatives reported back, “Canaan is full of giants much stronger than we are! The cities
Warmly Received
Think back with me. It’s a hot summer day in your childhood. As you lazily stare out the window, you wipe a tiny trickle of sweat from your forehead with the back of your hand. What am I going to
Jesus, the Perfect King
Psalm 72 is historically considered one of ten “royal psalms,” a prayerful hymn that addresses King David or one of his sons. Many translations of Scripture will provide the subheading “Of
From Enemies to Loved Ones
“But Christ proved God’s passionate love for us by dying in our place while we were still lost and ungodly” (Romans 5:8)! This verse has rightly birthed a thousand sermons and endless
Progress Isn’t Always Visible
I don’t remember where I read that statement, but it’s true. Progress isn’t always visible. You, my friend, have made progress. You have come farther than you think, and you
The Love & Healing of Jesus
I just can’t get enough of Jesus! I’ve found a beautiful paradox: that those who “drink of the water” Jesus provides will never be thirsty again, but at the same
Prodigals and Princes
I don’t remember summer being so sweltering in Johnstown before. Constantly I am armed with a bottle of water these days, and I usually finish it up in the first 10 minutes. So today