In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget that the heart of Advent is not just about celebration but longing. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” one of the oldest and most cherished Christmas hymns, captures this beautiful tension. Written originally by monks over 1,000 years ago, it echoes God’s people’s… Continue reading Hope in the Coming Messiah: God With Us
The Uncertainty of Wealth If someone were to look at your life, where would they say your hope lies? For many, wealth is an easy answer. Money offers a sense of security—it pays the bills, provides comforts, and ensures that when problems arise, there’s a safety net. It’s no wonder Paul warns us, “As for… Continue reading Where Is Your Hope?
Christmas is a season of hope and expectation. Christians can and should celebrate it in this way. From the time of the garden, the Old Testament believers anticipate the birth of Christ. God promised Adam and Eve that He would send someone from Eve’s offspring to kill the serpent and overcome the sin they had… Continue reading 3 Ways to Celebrate Christmas as a Season of Hope
When it comes to hope, we all need some. Within our modern culture, the idea of hope has more of the idea of wish. Within Scripture, when hope is used, it has the idea of future expectation. This is because if God promises something, we can expect that He will come through. The question is,… Continue reading How God’s Holiness Gives Us Hope
Our Top 10 Most read Articles October marks our 6th anniversary of Maddening Theology, publishing over 300 articles on this site “attempting to make simple the deep things of God.” We actively work to build up believers and teach those who do not know God about Him and His wondrous salvation. Here are the top… Continue reading Our 6th Anniversary of Maddening Theology
As a pastor, one of the things that I deal with is death. I have officiated in the burial of many people: young and old, rich and poor, those who claim Christ, and those who do not. For Christians, there is a different perspective on death than unbelievers. When we lose a Christian, we grieve… Continue reading Christians Are Not Called to Skip the Grieving Process
I recently wrote about the Kingdom of God. To be part of the Kingdom of God, Jesus must be your King. It is for those who allow Jesus to rule and reign in their hearts. You must ask Him to be your Savior and follow Him. It is not a physical kingdom that can be… Continue reading How to Live in the Kingdom of God
Job’s Anti-Creation Curse Lament and Hope Many Christians push a picture of Christianity as running through a field of unicorns and lollipops. Right from the start, we will say that Christian life brings joy and hope. It turns sorrow into gladness once we depend on God and know what He is doing, and trust what… Continue reading Hope When Life Falls Apart
We attend church because our faith in Christ means a lot to us. It is the foundation of who we are. When we struggle with life issues, we come to church with those burdens. We are encouraged through the service. Our spirits are lifted up through singing, reminding us how great God is and how… Continue reading Feeling Fearful and Alone?
For those who will be spending extra time together, whether it is due to a time of sickness, a snowstorm (for those up north), a holiday, or a summer without school, we all have times when we can spend extra time together. This can either be a time of extra stress, or extra blessing, depending… Continue reading Making Your Home a Sanctuary in the Storm
