That disciple whom Jesus loved, therefore, said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. – John 21:7 It is important to note, Peter and the rest of the disciples […]
Fruit, Sweet Fruit
I always say, God knew what He was doing when He made fruit. I mean, it’s a wonderful, sweet, refreshing snack full of nutrients for my body. So when the Bible informs me that God wants to make my life and my spirit fruitful, I am all for it! In the 15th chapter of […]
Why is Theology Important
Hello friends, Last month I wrote a blog emphasizing the importance of both theology and spirituality. In it, I gave a general overview of each topic, and today I’m going to have a more specific look at the importance of theology itself. So, why is theology important? It only matters that God loves me, […]
The Trinity
Doctrine is tricky. It’s confusing. It’s highly debated. No doctrine is more debated than the doctrine of the Trinity. So what is the Trinity? The Trinity is an essential belief for all Christians. It is the belief that God is not one singular Being but is made up of three equal parts. The Father. The […]
Servant’s Heart
What does it mean to have a Servant’s Heart? The dictionary defines “Servant” as a person who performs duties for others, or a devoted, helpful follower or supporter. Wow, right? I mean I don’t think you could get any better of a definition than that. A Servant’s Heart is someone who provides for the needs […]
The 6 People You Need to Invite to Easter at Grace
Easter Sunday is April 21st! Who are you going to invite to church? Did you know that people who do not attend church are more likely to attend on Easter than any other time of the year? And studies have shown that 82% of unchurched people would attend church if they were personally invited. […]
Theology and Spirituality
Hello friends, Recently, I’ve had to describe my Christian walk and in both instances, I highlighted the importance of the dual nature of theology and spirituality. In many people, the balance is different and shifts with each circumstance, but there is great importance in each. Without theology, our faith is wishy-washy and has […]
MY TEMPLE. MY RULES.
Nutrition should not be the bane of our existence. Recently, I completed a 21-day devotional with a couple of friends on the Bible App called “Made to Crave.” It is based on the book of the same name by Lysa TerKeurst. A Bible study about dieting is not going to be life-changing for you […]
How to be a Disciple
Imagine for a moment, you’ve been longtime friends with Johnny. Your friend Johnny is a football player, he plays for the Titans. You know this because Johnny never shuts up about it. The entire time you’ve been friends he’s told you about it time and time again. Johnny doesn’t seem much like a football player, […]
Forgiven and Forgotten
So to be honest, I grew up in a believing home. As far back as I can remember I don’t think there was a time that I didn’t “believe” in God. I may not have been living my faith out to the best of my ability but I knew He was always there. I would […]