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The Discipline of Fasting: Subtraction for Discovery, Discipline, and Devotion Fasting, as a spiritual discipline, has been practiced across centuries and cultures, from the early biblical narratives to modern health-conscious societies. Yet, its true purpose transcends physical abstinence. At its core, fasting is an act of intentional subtraction—removing worldly dependencies to create space for discovery,…
Salvation: The Work of the Spirit Alone I have heard it said too many times that a person’s salvation depends on their understanding of doctrine. People argue that regeneration is proven by how precisely someone grasps sovereign grace or whether they agree with a set of theological points. Let me say this plainly: that is…
Intimacy has often been discussed and understood in narrow terms for much of my life. We’re told intimacy culminates in physical or romantic closeness, tethered to relationships that fit into familiar and accepted frameworks. But my journey has revealed something different, something far more layered, nuanced, and ultimately, more fulfilling. This journey has been about…
What is an opinion but a spark, a flicker of thought? Opinions come swiftly, shaped by past notions and the familiar. They require no great search, no stretching of the mind. But do they truly hold weight? Do they invite us deeper? Consider this: An opinion doesn’t demand of us— it doesn’t command precision, it…
For a long time, I’ve found myself driven by a single question that has shaped every role I’ve held, every interaction I’ve navigated, and every challenge I’ve faced: What does it mean to be truly authentic? At first, I thought authenticity was about being honest, saying what’s on your mind, and staying true to your…
In times like these, I find my mind returning again and again to the steadying presence of God’s Word. The uncertainty and division surrounding presidential elections, particularly those as fiercely contested as this one, can feel overwhelming. It stirs in us a mixture of hopes and fears, pulling us into the tension of wanting outcomes…
In the 2024 U.S. presidential race, I see two distinct visions for America’s future, each embodied in the candidacies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. These two candidates sit at opposite ends of the spectrum on everything from economic policy to healthcare, immigration, climate change, education, civil liberties, and the role…
Introduction The story of Eve has long been at the center of debates around gender roles within the church. She has often been cast as the symbol of female subordination and the instigator of humanity’s fall, bolstering traditional interpretations that reinforce male headship and female submission. For centuries, these interpretations have shaped not only how…
[Yesterday, Oct 20, 2024, I commented in my sermon that I had divorced from the old me. It reminded me of my journal entry on June 6 of this year. I wanted to share it here with a few edits.] You can’t spell Culture without “CULT.” I’ve heard many witty turns like this in my…
Have you ever found yourself suppressing your honesty with others, only to find that it leads to lying to yourself? Over time, we take on the burden of other people’s emotions, assuming responsibility for their pain when it’s not ours to carry. The New Testament challenges us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)….