Biblical Foundations
What do we really mean when we say, “God is sovereign”? What does the Bible actually teach about suffering, providence, and grace? How do we trust Him when life shatters?
Posts in this category of Scars & Sovereignty go beyond daily devotionals and wrestle with the deep, weighty, unshakable truths of Scripture. Here, you’ll find in-depth explorations of God’s sovereignty, biblical doctrine, and the faith that holds firm when the storms hit.
These aren’t feel-good soundbites or fluffy platitudes. This is real theology for real life—rich in Scripture, grounded in Reformed truth, and shaped by scars that tell a greater story. Because when we stand on biblical foundations, we stand on the only Rock that never moves.
Key Topics Covered: God’s Sovereignty • Suffering & Providence • Reformed Theology • Faith & Endurance • Biblical Doctrine
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Seven months ago today, the saw blade tore through my hand. But the deeper story isn’t about the wound—it’s about the work God did beneath the skin. This is my testimony and it’s not just one of healing, but of sanctification that is still going on.
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Today isn’t about barbecues or sales or long weekends. It’s about names. Sons. Daughters. Husbands. Fathers. Friends. People who didn’t come home.
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This Easter feels different. Not because of lilies or songs—but because His scars feel more real to me than ever. I stare at my own hand full of scars and it’s impossible to not be reminded of His.
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The Question That Changes Everything The saw bit deep. Blood splattered. My world narrowed to the jarring pain and the awful realization—this wasn’t a minor injury. My buddy, J, was there, his training as a sheriff’s deputy kicking in as he wrapped makeshift bandages around my now-mangled hand. I gritted my teeth, my mind reeling…
