I was preparing to preach for the second week of Victory’s Hebrews series entitled Jesus >, and my assigned text was Hebrews 2:5–18. While I’ve gone through Hebrews before, this time it demanded more than study—it required reflection. Deep, personal reflection. The kind that doesn’t just inform your mind but stirs your soul. One line … Continue reading Our Suffering and Shame: A Reflection on Hebrews 2
As I was giving a talk to two insurance branches this morning, I spoke about the importance of embracing godly wisdom and rejecting the enticing appeal of worldly wisdom. It’s not an easy message to accept—especially in today’s culture, where worldly wisdom has become the norm, even celebrated. We are told to “manifest your dreams,” … Continue reading The Blind Spot of Self-Centeredness
“Humans were created to rule wisely, as God’s stewards. The tragedy is not that they wanted knowledge, but that they seized it in rebellion rather than receiving it in trust.”— N.T. Wright When I first read this quote from theologian N.T. Wright, I paused. It wasn’t just a theological statement, it was a mirror. We … Continue reading Ruling Wisely: Rediscovering Our Role