Happy Reformation Day

October 31, 2019 by Joel Burns in devotions

502 years ago today, a certain German monk invited debate over, among other things, the idea that the building of basilicas and the painting of chapel ceilings should not be funded by the lie that the forgiveness of sins can be bought with money.

Buy Truth

October 28, 2019 by Joel Burns in devotions

Two quick observations about what probably seems like a rather straightforward proverb.

Fun or Fulfilling?

October 21, 2019 by Joel Burns in devotions, money

Let your days be marked by the fulfillment that comes with purposeful endeavors and not the fleeting pleasures of distracting entertainment.

Freedom

October 16, 2019 by Joel Burns in devotions

Freedom is either being liberated from your Creator or being reconciled to Him.

Given Up

October 11, 2019 by Joel Burns in devotions

All throughout human history, the rejection of God - His authority, wisdom, and rightful place as sovereign and Father - results in catastrophe. How could it not? You can only be at war with reality for so long before things begin to fall apart around you.