Sin Isn’t Just About What You Did—It’s About Who You Offended
David’s confession cuts to the heart of what sin really is. It’s not just breaking a rule. It’s a vertical rebellion against the God who made us and loves us.
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Kiss the Son: Finding Refuge in the Reigning King
Our world is no stranger to rebellion. From headlines to hashtags, we see it—nations raging, people plotting, the world pushing against any notion of divine authority. But none of this surprises God. Psalm 2 shows us that rebellion is not a new thing—it’s the natural posture of the human heart apart from grace. The kings…
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Two Paths. One Savior.
Psalm 1 is the front door to the whole book, and it forces a decision. Two paths, two destinies, and only one Savior who can put us on the right road.
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My Favorite Psalms
“Songs for Every Season of the Soul” We’ve started a new sermon series called My Favorite Psalms, and I’ll be honest with you: that’s not just a clever title. These are psalms that have shaped my life. They’ve given me words when I didn’t know what to pray. They’ve lifted my head when I was…
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His Only Banner Over Me Is Love
When we wander, we don’t need to perform our way back to God. The banner He flies over His people hasn’t changed. It never will. It simply says: loved.
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When the Weight Won’t Lift: Fighting the Spirit of Heaviness with Praise
“…to give them beauty for ashes,the oil of joy for mourning,the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…”— Isaiah 61:3 KJV We don’t talk about it much in church, but many believers know what it feels like to carry a spirit of heaviness. It’s more than a bad mood. It’s despair. It’s a weight….
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MD Anderson
Originally written in 2014. Updated April 2025. I’m in the cafeteria at MD Anderson Cancer Center. My mom is getting some tests done. To my left sits a group of Japanese doctors. They’re visitors. The only thing I know about them is that one of the female doctors gave up her chair so that our…
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Faith in the Storm
I’ve been sitting with Matthew 14:22–33 this week, and I can’t shake the image of Peter stepping out of that boat. Jesus had just fed thousands, the crowds were fired up, and He immediately sent His disciples away. Why? John tells us it’s because the people were about to force Him into kingship. Jesus knew…