Whenever I'm tempted to think God doesn't like me, or isn't working on good things for me, I try to remember that this was the very first lie that any of us ever believed. Distrust was our first misstep. And it is the very thing God the Son destroys by choosing to be *born.* God… Continue reading Thoughts on feeling loved by God
Tag: Theology
Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt
There is enough in that half a verse right there to encourage any Christian. Jesus always was and always will be. And this was written to us by Jude, the brother of James, who knew Jesus better than any of us do. Jude saw Jesus and ate meals with him. And yet Jude said, along… Continue reading Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt
Matt Asks: “Can I just walk in … and get married by an ordained minister?”
Matt asks: Hey Eric I have a random question for you! I know your religious and I am getting married soon. We are planning on just Vegas civil marriage because it is cost effective and easier. I was thinking about a church instead. They are everywhere but we are not members of any.. I guess… Continue reading Matt Asks: “Can I just walk in … and get married by an ordained minister?”
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Psalm 139:18
"I awake, and I am still with you." -Psalm 139:18 As someone who has sinfully asked, "God, are you asleep?" when I read this, three things stand out to me: 1) I am reminded that God is not "asleep" but is faithfully keeping watch over us. 2) Also, since the Psalms are first about Christ,… Continue reading Psalm 139:18
Adorn the Gospel 