Author Archives: JTMartin

Ravi Zacharias, was an exemplary apologist and theologian. Today\’s reflection will be over some of his words and sayings alongside scripture.  Read through the quote and the following passages, Ravi lists several things that love forces you to face, how do you face each of those things in your relationship with God? “Love is aContinue reading “Wisdom In Memory”

As you begin this time with God, allow yourself to be vulnerable to the voice of the Holy Spirit.  During this first reading, pay attention to the examples of patience that are listed in the passage, why would the be blessed for remaining steadfast? James 5:7-12 (ESV) 7 Be patient, therefore, brothers,<span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-ESV-30345a" data-link="[a]\” style=\”box-sizing:Continue reading “Patience in Suffering”

Normally this post would be a meditation guide for reading and reflecting on a passage of scripture, today however I am addressing and attempting to encourage thoughtful reflection both in myself and many of you who read these. This article and reaction will be talking about the question of whether or not American Christians IdolizeContinue reading “What are We Chasing”

This article is the first segment on the book of Acts, over the course of the coming months I will carefully summarize the events, teachings, and modern positions, on each of the major sections of each chapter. This Article focuses on Chapters 1-2, it addresses the day of Pentecost and Peter\’s first Sermon. In thisContinue reading “The Story of the Early Church (Acts 1-2)”

As you begin this time of reflection, look inward and write down a list of your daily responsibilities.    Take a moment and pray for guidance and wisdom over those responsibilities and that  God would reveal to you how to glorify Him in those things.    Read the passage (2 Peter 1:3-15, ESV) and makeContinue reading “A Believer\'s Responsibility”

Today\’s passage is Psalm 101, as you enter into this time of prayer and reflection,   consider what integrity means to you?   As you read through the passage for the first time consider the question:   What does it mean to live with integrity?    1 I will sing of your love and justice;Continue reading “Living with Integrity”

The Word of God speaks to those who listen, as you reflect on the passages, take the time to slow down and truly listen.  Psalm 37 ESV:   The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?   The Lord is the stronghold of my life;  of whom shall I be afraid? 2 WhenContinue reading “Attitude of Praise”

As you enter into a time with God, consider the following question What does Righteousness mean to you, what qualities make a person righteous in your eyes? As you read through the passage, make note of the phrases or words that  stick out to you.  Psalm 112 (NRSV):      Happy are those who fear the Lord,Continue reading “What is Righteousness”

This article will by far be one of the most academic published on my blog yet.  I will do my best to keep things relatively short while also addressing things with an appropriate level of depth.  In my article Piety in the Modern World, I briefly explored my view on Christians being stewards of their ownContinue reading “Stewards of Free Will”

This morning as you begin your time with God pause and consider the ways in  which you are his ambassador to the world As you read through the passage take note of any phrases or words that stick out to you,  write them down and after finishing the passage consider how they affect the  messageContinue reading “Living for the Glory of God”