Kingdom Over All

Reflections on the Bible, life, and the Kingdom of God from Joel Bucklin

Welcome to Kingdom Over All

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33

Moving Eastward

June 6, 2022

Genesis 11:1-9 tells the story of the Tower of Babel. This story has always struck me as odd. Why is God upset at what is happening? It may seem convenient to dismiss the story as a parable against technological innovation and human ingenuity. But that raises more questions than it answers. Is God generally opposed … More Moving Eastward

The Lion, the Cart, and the Curtain

May 19, 2022

One of my all-time favorite book series is The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I’ve read it multiple times throughout my life, including with my daughter. One scene from the first book always sticks out to me. The Pevensie children first learn about the Aslan the Lion from Mr. And Mrs. Beaver. Aslan is … More The Lion, the Cart, and the Curtain

Infinitely Personal

May 11, 2022

Infinitely personal I am currently in the middle of a sermon series on God’s attributes. Sunday’s sermon focused on the idea that God is unchanging. He is completely perfect, so he cannot possible change for the better or for the worse. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Unlike human beings, he … More Infinitely Personal