Category: Ken Beaton
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Theomorphic: Bearing the Image of God
I am currently reading The God Who Gives by Kelly M. Kapic. As the title suggests, the book explores the many ways God reveals Himself through His giving nature. One of the most fundamental ways He does this is through the creation of humanity. Moses recorded this truth plainly: “God…
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A Homesick Heart for Heaven
I remember when I was a young man—just a boy, really—I was away from home for what was supposed to be two weeks. I lasted only one. Homesickness gripped me with a force I didn’t understand, an ache that made my stomach turn. I couldn’t shake the feeling; I had…
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Remembering the “Who” Over the “What”
My wife, Chris, has Alzheimer’s. We’re eight years into our journey. Her condition has left her dependent upon others for all things in her life. The challenges are immense; but God is faithful. Faithful to remind me to forget the “what” and remember the “who” when it comes to caring…
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Bearing the Image of God: A Call to Reflect His Glory
From the very beginning, God has revealed Himself as the Giver—of life, of purpose, of Himself. The creation of man is no exception. “God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27, NASB). This is a…
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Unburying Your God-Given Gifts
John Bunyan once wrote, “I began to see that the Holy Spirit never intended that people who had gifts and abilities should bury them in the earth, but rather, He commanded and stirred up such people to the exercise of their gift and sent out to work those who were…
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The Certainties That Shape a Life in Christ
Anchor your past, sustain your present, and secure your future in the eternal promises of God’s Word. Experience the joy and confidence that comes from His unchanging grace and living hope. Are you resting in His certainties today?
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The Gospel: A Message of Victory in Christ
Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 emphasizes the core of Christianity: Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The gospel is not just a checklist for self-improvement; it is God’s declaration of love and redemption through Jesus. His victory over sin provides hope and assurance, underscoring the importance of faith in Him.
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A Life Worth Imitating
Jonathan Edwards once resolved “never to do anything which I would be afraid to do if it were the last hour of my life.” His words challenge us to examine whether our daily lives reflect Christ so clearly that others could see Him in us. Would our example inspire others…
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Hopes of Resolve
“Rejoice always” is not a call to fleeting happiness or circumstantial cheer but a deep-seated attitude of the heart and mind. Over the years, I have learned that joy is not an emotion tied to favorable circumstances but a discipline rooted in the unchanging character of Christ. Whether life brings…
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