It’s easy to play the comparison game. I don’t know why some people are more intelligent than others, or more successful than others. I don’t understand why some people struggle …
Category: Devotional
Jesus Died for the Unfaithful
Toward the end of the book of Luke, Jesus told Peter that Peter was going to deny Jesus before the rooster crowed that day.* I imagine this hurt Peter, because …
It’s Okay to be Inadequate (Mark 6:30-44)
My Own Feelings of Inadequacy My entire life, I’ve constantly felt a great deal of inadequacy. In every stage of life, the feeling of inadequacy morphs to fit whatever I …
Community Part 1: God’s Intentions for Humanity
Over the last several weeks, I’ve thought deeply about what it means for us to be involved in Christian community. What does God desire for us in regards to fellowship …
In the Garden of Gethsemane
In Matthew 26:36-46, Jesus is in the garden of Gethsemane and overcome with sorrow. The weight of the cross was looming over him while his friends were oblivious to his …
God’s Provision
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… God has given us all that we need right now, in this very moment. God …
The Gift or the Gift Giver?
If Jesus never answers the prayer keeps me awake at night, would I still believe he is worth following? One of the most well-known stories about Jesus is the story …
When Jesus Leaves Us in Prison
A lot of times as I follow Jesus, I feel like things turn out differently than what I expected. I believe and tell everyone that he is redeeming the world, …
A Reminder to Myself: Beauty Exists
I’ve been having headaches off and on since March. I’m currently in the middle of going to doctors, getting scans, and trying different meds. I have a history of migraines …
Shall I Not Drink the Cup?
“So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?'” – John 18:11 Jesus was about to be …
Andrew Thomasson 