Posts from July 2019

Pursuing Truth and Freedom

The cry for freedom in the western world is loud, and many people boisterously pursue it. While some declare their drive for individual freedoms, many today idolize rallying to aid the liberation of various oppressed groups.  Standing against oppression and oppressors can be an admirable task. Seeking personal freedom can be a worthwhile goal. However,…

Unquenchable Gospel Delight and Satisfaction

2 Corinthians 4:7–12 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so…

Our Need of Boldness

Boldness can be a desirable trait for many people. Confidence comes naturally to some, while some folks are shy, timid, and insecure individuals who long to be popular with people, prosperous in business, and confident communicating with others. Driven by these desires, they read books, attend conferences, and go to seminars in order to learn…

Controlled by the Love of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:14–17 14For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 16From now on, therefore, we regard no…