The saying we may be familiar with is, “I have your back.” When we express this, we are declaring our readiness to support someone. It signifies loyalty and trust. In […]
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Roman Reflections Romans 14:13-23
We all live by a set of standards and expectations that we place on ourselves and each other. However, the issue arises when these standards and expectations do not align […]
Roman Reflections Romans 14:1-12
There is a saying: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love.” Keeping this in mind, we should extend liberty and love to one another, allowing for growth […]
Roman Reflections Romans 13:8-14
For Christians, the fundamental guiding principle is love. Does love govern your life? This question carries significant implications. In this chapter, Paul reminds the readers that love fulfills the essence […]
Roman Reflections Romans 13:1-7
As Christians, we are called to live a life of trust—trust in God’s established order. This includes the roles in government, the Church, and our homes, all of which are […]
Roman Reflections Romans 12:9-21
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck. Paul opens this chapter with Romans 12:1, which encourages us […]
Roman Reflections Romans 12:3-8
We live in an era dominated by influencers, where everyone seeks to brand their identity and promote that persona to the masses in the hopes of garnering followers who hang […]
Roman Reflections Romans 12:1-2
In Bonhoeffer’s book, The Cost of Discipleship, he contrasts cheap grace with costly grace. What does this mean? “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance; baptism without […]
Roman Reflections Romans 11:25-36
God has a plan! His plan is to gather all His people, both Jew and Gentile alike. Paul appeals to the Gentiles not to become self-righteous or arrogant because the […]
Roman Reflections Romans 11:11-24
Pride can sneak in subtly. We identify what is required of us, work hard to meet those requirements, and measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. We think, “Well, […]