From the beginning, Scripture is soaked in blood. Not gratuitously. Not carelessly. But deliberately. Blood appears wherever life is weighed, where trust is tested, where obedience is costly. And yet — not all blood is…
How the Gospel of John Echoes the Tabernacle The tabernacle was no ordinary tent. It was where heaven stooped low — where the presence of God met His people in the wilderness. Every item, every…
Traces of failure, threads of mercy, and the One who fulfills it all God’s instructions for the Ark of the Covenant were precise. Acacia wood, overlaid with gold. Rings for carrying. A Mercy Seat above,…
Before the gospel became a message we believed, it was a proclamation people heard. Not whispered in quiet corners. Announced in public spaces. Carried by messengers. Declared after decisive victories. In the Greco-Roman world, the word euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) meant…
Darash (דָּרַשׁ) doesn’t mean a casual search. It means to investigate, to examine, to pursue with intent. Think: spiritual detective. 🕵️♀️ Not skimming the surface. Not settling for vague answers. But leaning in, asking better…
https://christinemchappell.com/blog/preparing-your-heart-for-reading-the-bible-free-printable/ Some prayers come in crisis. Others in confusion. But the IOUS prayer — Incline, Open, Unite, Satisfy — is a prayer for every day recommended by John Piper. It’s not a formula. It’s not a fix. It’s…
Garden & River Series: Article 5 of 6 The Garden Gate Every garden has a gate. Not a barrier to keep us out, but a threshold that asks a question: Are you willing to trust…
From sorrow to starlight. From manger to Magi. 1. Rachel’s Tears: A Land Soaked in Sorrow Genesis 35:19–21 · Jeremiah 31:15 · Matthew 2:18 Long before angels sang, a woman wept on the outskirts of…
Christmas arrives each year wrapped in lights, music, shopping lists, and full calendars. It is a season saturated with activity, yet often starved of meaning. We may even go to a church near us to…
Part Three: FAQ’s Based on Acts 20:17-35 (Editor’s note: Part one covers questions 1-5. Part Two covers questions 6-10). Choosing a church can be challenging, yet eternally important. In Part 1 and Part 2 we…
