Author: trumpetluv

There is a simple, yet wholly profound, principle in Matthew 9:22: faith in God is never misplaced. Granted, … Read more

Jesus, as the good Shepherd, is a fascinating image. For starters, shepherds are an entirely different species from … Read more

One of the more compelling examples of religious pride, and the inherent temptation that arises from having spiritual … Read more

Luke 12:49 is a thought-provoking verse. In it, Jesus declared that He had come, in part, to bring … Read more

The parable of the good Samaritan is an intriguing account in Luke 10. Why is it intriguing? Because … Read more

Luke 7:11-17 encapsulates the love, and legacy, of Jesus. As Christ entered the town of Nain he observed … Read more

A particular detail in the transfiguration gospel account mystified me for a long time. I did not struggle … Read more

How quickly we can abandon the instruction of God, and exchange it for the ideology of man – … Read more

The teaching believers seek, the teaching we receive and consume, should always be God-centric, and call for the … Read more

The perception of man is so flawed, so unsound, at times. Matthew 15:16-20 highlights one way in which … Read more

Motives eventually reveal themselves. And one of the more discouraging motives within the religious community is blind judgment. … Read more

How limited is the focus of man at times? How narrow is our compassion for others? These questions … Read more

Mark 5:1-20 is an amazing account on many levels. It details the experience of a man who was … Read more

Jesus’ heavenly kingdom teachings are profound on many levels. The wisdom of Christ challenges, convicts, and confronts man’s … Read more

One of the great tragedies of spiritual rebellion is the missed opportunity to know, and enjoy, divine fellowship. … Read more

There is a seemingly small detail in Matthew 8:3 that carries major significance regarding divine character, specifically divine … Read more

Luke 5:15-16 yields a captivating study in humility. It teaches believers how to respond to popularity, attention, and … Read more

What happens when the Lord calls us to do more than we think is feasible, or reasonable? What … Read more

Physical impairments and limitations affect more than the body. They affect the mind. As a result, continued pain … Read more

We know the origin of fruit by the type of fruit that it yields. Apples do not come … Read more