And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. -Philippians 2:8 Have you ever held a newborn during its first seconds of life? The most terrifying rotation I did in medical school was Obstetrics. Each of my classmates delivered probably three to…
Tag: salvation
Perfect
For a long time, my family and friends agreed that the only life I could be entrusted with was that of my cactus, Jed. Then Jed, unlike all my previous plants, didn’t die. He grew. In fact, he tripled in size and is still going strong. So, having proven myself worthy of parenthood, I adopted…
Weep With Me
Sometimes it’s easy to see why the “health and wealth” perversion of Christianity is so popular. Just be a good person, just check off these boxes, and life in this world will go well. I’m a box-checker by nature. I have five whiteboards in my house devoted to various lists of activities. But I also…
The Deeper Magic
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Have you ever asked of arguably the most well-known Bible verse, Why? Why God’s Son? Why was it necessary for God himself to step down to earth as a man? Surely,…
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!
What if we marked time not just with the birth of Christ, but with his resurrection, as well? What if every Easter was marked by fireworks and celebration and fancy parties? What if, on the first of each year, we toasted our fresh start in Jesus, not just the turning of a calendar page? Imagine…
Before the Fire 