Understanding the Rapture

Waiting is a universal part of the human experience. Whether it’s waiting for a holiday to come or waiting to fall asleep, we’re all familiar with waiting. But we’re not used to waiting like this. Right now, we’re waiting to see when churches...

A God In Control

Much has already happened in the first five chapters of Revelation. But now, in Revelation 6, we come to a turning point: the beginning of the end. At this point, Jesus has come forth as the Lamb of God who is worthy of praise and is able to break the seals of the...

Don’t Skip Good Friday (Or This April)

If I’m honest, there’s a part of me that wants to skip Good Friday. Not in a theological sense but in an experiential sense. Commemorating Good Friday is painful. I hate picturing Jesus being whipped, mocked, and crucified. And when I go a step further and...

Filled with Good: Books

Some of you may have a unique problem on your hands–for the first time in years, you have more free time at home than you know what to do with. A few weeks ago, you might’ve begged for just one free moment at home, but a lot has changed. And since it looks like...

God of Salvation

Anticipation is everywhere. It’s there as we wait for a package to arrive causing us to check the tracking number again and again. It’s there in the dog sitting by the door waiting for his/her owner to get home. It’s why movies release trailers and...

Do I Pray in Vain?

It’s frustrating when something feels wasted. Especially in the highly productive, competitive culture of today, whenever your time, energy, or dreams appear to serve no purpose or produce no value, discouragement can quickly set in. It feels like there’s...