Author: FaithOnMotion

Jesus’ message to his hometown audience in Nazareth highlights the importance of recognizing that prophets are not welcome in their own community, and instead, God’s Spirit…

Even the most weathered and bent aspects of your life are seen as valuable by God, capable of being restored and repurposed for His good works.…

“Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them” (Matt 21:2-3). In Bible times, donkeys were a primary means for distributing goods

“They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.” – 2 Samuel 1:12 How would you respond if you heard something bad happened to someone who had been trying to cut

My desire for all my sons and daughters is that they love me with all of their heart. This would seem to be a simple request. I see that you have such a desire to love me and others. You do well, my son. However, there is so much that can hinder you from allowing

“And ‘don’t sin by letting anger control you.’ Don?t let the sun go down while you are still angry.” -Ephesians 4:26 What makes you mad? Often we don’t talk about getting angry in Christian circles because it’s an uncomfortable topic. But, if we’re true followers of Christ, isn’t it true that certain things should make

I teach an undergraduate course called Worship and the Arts during the spring and summer terms. Most of my students in that class aren’t studying theology…

Back in my online dating days, I once had a match almost cancel our dinner plans. No, she hadn’t caught me lying about my age, height,…

Allen Levi’s friends wouldn’t let him leave his novel in a drawer collecting dust. After having the idea for Theo of Golden, Levi wanted to see…

As believers face seasons of waiting, they must learn to trust God’s goodness and strength, even when their circumstances seem bleak. By holding fast to His…