The story of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah is a story of restoration, a time of spiritual reformation. Why is it a reformation? Because God restored them from a bad situation in exile to a better one back to their own land. That it is God's work is very clear from the beginning of … Continue reading Spiritual Reformation
Against the Flow
What we see in media like TV and Internet reflect the kind of culture we are living in now. And because many of us often see the images and hear the ideas presented by popular media, they also shape how we think and look at life. And if we are not careful, the worldliness of … Continue reading Against the Flow
The Self-Centered God?
Self-centeredness is a a sin. Well, that is only true when applied to us. But when we say God is self-centered, that is not a sin. He is righteously self-centered. Why is that? Self-centeredness for us is a sin because we are not giving the glory due to the One who alone is worthy of … Continue reading The Self-Centered God?
Heart Surgery
The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. If the heart is the problem, then a change of heart is necessary. Mere external show of religion won't do. That's the problem of Judah during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. God is “near in their mouth [but] far from their … Continue reading Heart Surgery