Few acts in the Christian life are so widely misunderstood or undervalued as baptism. To many outside the church, it may appear little more than a quaint tradition or cultural custom. Even among believers, it is often reduced to a mere symbol, a public declaration of faith without deeper significance. Yet the apostles and the … Continue reading God’s Work in the Water: Baptism and the Blessing of Union with Christ
Month: May 2025
The Power of Godly Thinking
Text: Philippians 4:2–9Thesis: God remakes our minds in Christ, calling us to think in the Lord so that his peace might guard our hearts and shape our lives What You Think Shapes Who You Become What occupies your mind shapes your life. Everyone thinks. But not everyone thinks in the Lord. And the difference between … Continue reading The Power of Godly Thinking
Divine Blessedness: Encountering God’s Perfect Joy Through His Names
What's in a name? For most of us, names are simply labels implying a familial inheritance or a mark of personal identity. But in Scripture, God’s names function as windows into His very essence. They are not mere titles but invitations to know the Creator and partake in the perfection of His blessedness. From the … Continue reading Divine Blessedness: Encountering God’s Perfect Joy Through His Names
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