born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10, ESV) Stillness sounds simple, but in the digital age, it often feels impossible. Noise is always near. From morning until night, the world offers distractions that never stop. Silence has become... Continue Reading →
The story of the Exodus is not only central to the Hebrew Bible, but it is also one of the clearest foreshadowings of God's long-term plan to redeem His people. Exodus offers a vivid and layered account of God's intention to rescue, dwell with, and transform a people. From the burning bush to the lamb's... Continue Reading →
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, ESV) No one begins with the goal of being controlled. People often adopt new tools, apps, or platforms with a sense of freedom and excitement. They... Continue Reading →
Nobody just jumps straight into cheating on their spouse. Nobody snaps and murders someone without something building underneath. That kind of sin doesn’t explode out of nowhere. It starts way earlier, way smaller, and usually in ways we shrug off. A flirt here. A joke there. An outfit that’s just a little too revealing. A party we probably shouldn’t be at. A quiet grudge... Continue Reading →
The book of Genesis opens with the story of God bringing order to disorder. This primes us to understand the picture of our future salvation through the redemptive work of the last Adam. While a first reading might reveal a series of loosely connected histories, an ongoing thread streams from the garden of creation through... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 