Category: Through the Bible
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Writing the Word: My Review of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition
For the past year, I’ve been writing and journaling Scripture almost every day. What began as a simple spiritual discipline has become one of the most meaningful practices in my walk with God. There’s something about slowing down enough to write the Word—letting each phrase pass through your mind, your hand, and your heart—that creates… Read more
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Why Jonah’s Story Isn’t What You Think
I used to identify with Jonah’s story. Maybe you have too. I saw Jonah as the guy who ran from God, got a second chance, and finally did what he was supposed to do. I saw him as a reluctant prophet who eventually came around. A cautionary tale, sure … but also a story of… Read more
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Discovering The Sacred Thread: A Docuseries That Took My Breath Away
Every once in a while, something comes across your screen that makes you stop what you’re doing, lean in, and whisper, “Oh… this is special.” That was me today when I watched the trailer for a brand‑new docuseries called The Sacred Thread — and WOW. I’m still thinking about it. If you love Scripture, biblical… Read more
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Reconciliation – A Cornerstone for Faith and Spiritual Formation
There are moments in all our lives when the distance between us and God feels too wide. Sometimes it’s caused by pain we don’t know how to name. Sometimes it’s disappointment, confusion, or the slow drift of a weary heart. And sometimes it’s simply the ache of wanting more of God than we’ve known so… Read more
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How God Helps Us Overcome Fear: Lessons from Caleb’s ‘Bread for Us’ Faith
This post explores Caleb’s phrase “they are bread for us” in Numbers 14:9, tracing the biblical imagery of devouring enemies and showing how faith transforms our perception of fear and spiritual obstacles. “Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their… Read more
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Is the Commandment to Love Really New?
The commandment to love is both old and new–old in its origin in the Torah, and new in the way Jesus embodies, deepens, and empowers it. This post explains how Jesus’ “new commandment” fulfills and transforms the ancient command to love, revealing a deeper, Spirit‑empowered way of abiding in God. Why Jesus Calls the Commandment… Read more
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The Parable of the Talents: Faithful Stewardship or Prophetic Protest?
When Jesus told stories, He rarely made them simple. His parables are layered, provocative, and often unsettling. One of the most debated is the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30). At first glance, it seems straightforward: a master entrusts his servants with vast sums of money, departs, and later returns to settle accounts. Two servants… Read more
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The Greater Miracle: Forgiveness and Healing in the Story of the Paralytic
In the Gospel story of the paralytic man lowered through the roof by his friends, Jesus asks a piercing question: “Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Get up and walk’?” (Matthew 9:5, NIV) On the surface, the answer seems obvious. Anyone could say, “Your sins are forgiven,” because there’s no visible… Read more
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Tikvah: The Tether of Hope
I recently came across a note in Strong’s Concordance that stirred something deep in me. It was about the Hebrew word for “hope”—tikvah. The entry read: “From patriarchal narratives to post-exilic prophecy, hope is revealed as a secure tether to the steadfast love and purposes of God, ultimately fulfilled in Christ and still operative for… Read more
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Inscribed on His Hands: Nail Scars and the Depth of Divine Love
Isaiah 49:15–16 unveils a beautiful image of God’s unshakable love—so intimate and relentless that He cannot forget us. When He says, “I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me,” it’s not an off-hand remark. It’s a declaration of eternal commitment, an imprint that endures beyond memory or… Read more