When we learn to hate evil, we learn to love what God loves. Psalm 97:10-12 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.11 Light shines[a] on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. You may … Continue reading Hate Evil
Masterworks in the Making
Through sanctification, we come to resemble the beautiful creation our Master envisioned. Ephesians 2:10 Michelangelo Buonarroti, the 15th-century Italian artist known for masterworks like David and the Pietà, once said this about his art: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. It is already there. I just have … Continue reading Masterworks in the Making
Blessed to Be Broken
Brokenness is not a topic we like. It makes us feel powerless when our sources of protection fail. However, when that happens, we also receive a gift—the true understanding of ourselves and, better still, of the God who loves us. Proverbs 18:24 says, “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” And in Hebrews … Continue reading Blessed to Be Broken
BEAUTIFY YOUR LIFE!
Do you want to have a beautiful life?A beautiful life is not just about having a beautiful physical appearance. It is actually about having a beautiful heart before the Lord. Sin makes life ugly and rotten. But God’s word and Spirit will make your life beautiful from the inside- out. 1 Peter 1:23For you have … Continue reading BEAUTIFY YOUR LIFE!