Genesis 12–15: God & Abram

January 24, 2011.Reading time 8 minutes.

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 4: Monday “Then he believed in the LORD; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.” Genesis 15:6 The end of Genesis 11 recorded the birth of Abram and his marriage. Genesis 12–15, introduces us to him, a man who is one of the most important persons in […]

Romans 7–8: Law & Grace

January 23, 2011.Reading time 9 minutes.

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 4: Sunday – But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. Romans 7:6 – Today’s Bible reading is Romans 7–8. If you’re […]

Psalms 6–8: Breadth & Depth

January 19, 2011.Reading time 8 minutes.

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 3: Wednesday Lovingkindness… Righteous… Majestic… In today’s Bible reading of Psalm 6–8, each one written by David, we see both the depth and breadth of his knowledge of God. The depth of his knowledge of God is seen in David’s trust as he pours out his dismay and […]

Romans 5–6: Grace & Reconciliation

January 16, 2011.Reading time 6 minutes.

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Isaiah 7–11: Fear & Reliance

January 14, 2011.Reading time 9 minutes.

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 2: Friday As I was reading through Isaiah 7–11, one thing I immediately noticed were the Messianic prophecies within these chapters: 7:14 (Matthew 1:23), 9:1–2 (Matthew 4:12–16), 9:6–7 (Luke 1:32–33) and 11:1–5 (Luke 1:32, Romans 15:12). These prophecies are mentioned within the context of God’s judgment on sin. […]

Anchor of Hope

May 21, 2010.Reading time 21 minutes.

I’ve finished my series of posts about how I became a Christian, and what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. I’m about to begin another series on why you can believe in Jesus Christ. You may be thinking: how can I be encouraged by these posts in those moments when I feel like a smoldering candle that is about to go out? Because the posts are about our hope.

Abba! Father!

May 16, 2010.Reading time 4 minutes.

After that summer night, in the following weeks, to my delight and astonishment, I realized that I had entered into a new and real relationship with God. He was there! I knew Him!