Some people we can just avoid, but Jesus is not one of them. Representing him brings a response from others one way or the other. There is no middle ground with Jesus. … More Serving the One They Want to Kill
In the never-ending cycle of elections, it’s always good to reflect on our true citizenship and where our loyalties lie. … More Where Our Loyalties Lie
It’s very hard to put a puzzle together when the pieces are all dark. Life is hard to figure out in the dark as well. We need the Light of the World. … More The Light Shines in the Darkness
Advent began with the Fall. We see it partially completed in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ, but it will ultimately be complete by his return and final victory over sin and death. … More Christmas: From the Beginning
When pain hits, God understands. Why? How? Because he loved us enough to suffer with and for us. … More Pain Understood
Jesus sits on the mountainside and lets even the poorest in spirit know the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Who needs to hear that word today? … More Lessons from the Mountainside: 1
Yes, Christ suffered, but it did not last forever. Suffering ended as salvation came and was made available to all. Purpose in pain finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Will you believe? … More A Message to Be Believed, Part 10
Silent in suffering and death. Jesus faced the ultimate injustice that we might live. … More A Message to Be Believed Pt8
The Servant Christ looked nothing like the servant Israel. Jesus will be ultimately raised up and highly exalted, and when he is, only those who believed the message will be rejoicing. Believe the message before it’s too late. … More A Message to Be Believed, Part 5
Is the message of salvation through a suffering savior one to be believed? Yes. Who do we share it with? Those who blaspheme the name of our God. … More A Message to Be Believed: Part 1