The burnt offering of the Old Testament isn’t as far removed from us today as we might think. It’s a sacrifice that cleanses you of sin, but its primary purpose is to dedicate your purified life to God. Some might say, “Sure, I live a life dedicated to God. I’m faithful to church and give my tithe regularly. I pray, volunteer, and even read the Bible some days. I’m dedicated.” But Leviticus gives us deeper insights into what a life dedicated to God requires. It’s not so much...
“Be humble.” But what does that mean exactly? Does real humility mean brushing off compliments and avoiding conflict? Sometimes, it’s characterized as having low confidence and being a “pushover”. Biblical humility isn’t self-debasement, running yourself down, and considering yourself worthless. God made no one worthless. He created us in His image, which is why He draws us to Himself through Jesus Christ. So, what does biblical humility look like and why does God value it so...
Pride. We all have it. In fact, it’s prideful to think that you don’t. And you don’t need to have a big, bad pride problem for it to affect you spiritually. If you let it creep in and settle, you’ll find it becomes a roadblock to God’s grace. Think about that - a roadblock to the free-flowing blessings and empowerment God longs to give you as His child. We all need God’s grace more than we realize. It’s favor we don’t deserve in our imperfect humanity but that becomes accessi...
It’s not uncommon to feel spiritually lazy or indifferent. Sometimes, we let life put out our fire for the Lord, and sometimes we’ve never been on fire at all. But the good news is that if you want more of God–you can have Him! It’s possible to cultivate an intimate and passionate relationship with the living God and move beyond checklist Christianity. And it’s even more breathtaking when you realize that a deeper love for Him also brings more of His amazing grace into your ...