The knockout, the struggle, and the one-two punch — How does kryptonite affect Superman? I guess that depends on which version of Superman you are talking about. I’ve seen my fair share of Superman series and movies. What remains consistent is that the way the man of steel handles kryptonite remains inconsistent. Each version has him reacting differently to…

When the Salt has Lost Its Flavor — “…but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” (Matthew 5:13, NASB) In the last article, we discussed how God’s people can be referred to as the…

1 John 1:5 — “…God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5, NASB) The light always vanquishes the darkness. If you bring a light into a dark room, it is not the light that disappears, but the darkness. Even a dim flashlight overcomes the darkness that its light…

1 John 5:4 — “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.” (1 John 5:4, ESV) The world is a scary place these days. For many of us, it is all we can do to survive this world, much less…

John 1:10 — “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.” (John 1:10, NASB) This is a truly heartbreaking verse. Consider what is being communicated. It was through Christ, somehow, that all things were made. That means it was through Christ that…

Philippians 3:1a — “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” (Philippians 3:1a, NASB) Paul wrote these words from prison. Though he himself is in chains, he has the nerve to tell the Philippians to rejoice. It doesn’t quite make sense according to worldly logic, does it? But it comes into focus with these…

A short reflection on communion — “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” (Luke 22:20, NASB) With it being Good Friday, many of us will be taking the Lord’s Supper with our churches. So, this is a good time for a reminder of the depth of what we…

Matthew 28:17 — “When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.” (Matthew 28:17, NASB) It is post resurrection. The disciples have gathered at the mountain in Galilee as Jesus instructed. They are about to receive the Great Commission, that monumental charge from their Lord. But there is something striking about…

Joshua 7:21 — “…when I saw among the spoil a beautiful mantle from Shinar and two hundred shekels of silver and a bar of gold fifty shekels in weight, then I coveted them and took them…” (Joshua 7:21, NASB) When Achan confessed his sin to Joshua, he gave this account. Though it is…