A Collection of Articles on
Reflections
A Collection of Articles on
Reflections
When Family Isn’t About Blood
At Christmas, the idea of family gets bigger. Beyond blood and tradition, the church becomes a place of belonging—formed by grace, rooted in fellowship, and united under the blood of Christ.
A Christmas Story for the Chronically Human
Christmas arrives every year like a glitter-covered reminder that humanity is both beautiful and a bit of a disaster. Beneath the lights and the forced cheer, there’s a quieter truth: the miracle wasn’t in the perfection, but in God stepping straight into our mess. …
Feeling It Doesn’t Make It Real: A Reckoning with Romanticism’s Lie
Romanticism taught us that deep feeling is proof of deep truth — that passion validates reality. But when the heart becomes the arbiter of what’s real, clarity collapses. This essay challenges that seductive legacy, asking what happens when emotion outranks truth, a…
The Blessings of Assurance: Knowing Christ and Resting in the Truth Already Given
In 1 John 2:23–27, John reminds us that assurance doesn’t come from chasing new revelations or fresh “truth.” It comes from holding on to what God has already given — the gospel, the Son, and the Spirit who guards us from deception.
If you’ve ever battled d…
The Shepherd Who Became the Lamb: Psalm 23 and the Christ Who Fulfills It
Psalm 23 is more than a comforting passage—it’s a prophetic portrait of Christ Himself. The Shepherd who restores, the Lamb who was slain, and the Host who delights in His people. Every verse points us to Jesus, the One who leads us when we’d lose our way, walks w…
Valentine’s Day and the Everlasting Love of Christ
Valentine’s Day is a beautiful reminder of love, but Christ’s love is eternal. As His followers, we are called to reflect His love daily, sharing the gospel and serving others with grace. Let this day inspire us to live out His love every moment of our lives.
Beyond the Overseas Mission Field: Embracing the Mission Within Our Own Communities
Sometimes we search for a grand mission in far-off places, only to overlook the transformative opportunities unfolding in our own neighborhoods. What if the true call to serve lies in the everyday interactions right at our doorstep—a quiet revolution of compassion wai…
Digital Distance: Prejudice Within the Spatial Confines of the Internet
How often do you find yourself forming opinions about others with just a glance at their digital profiles? What hidden biases arise when every detail is only a click away? Challenge your perceptions and explore how the digital age reshapes the way we view those around u…
Til Death: The reality of mortality and eternal consequence
The familiar vow “til death do us part” isn’t just about wedding promises—it’s a reminder that every commitment we make is shadowed by the reality of our finite time. Instead of fearing our mortality, I invite you to see it as a call to live intentionally.