The beginning of Revelation is full of John’s letters to churches. In turn he acknowledges their strengths and then calls out their missteps. But the final church in Laodicea receives a stirring critique and then a clear promise of presence for those who knock… Write to Laodicea, to the Angel of the church. God’s Yes, […]
When Christ is your king he is concerned with your whole life. He wants our soul healthy and, whether we like it or not, he plunges into the depths to confront the sins of our flesh. But as we see here in the second chapter of Mark, forgiveness and love are ever present when we […]
What’s the worst you have ever felt? Did it feel like you were cursed and everything was going against you? Going through darkness is part of being human. It is natural to feel trapped by our circumstances. The book of Job is incredibly honest as is expresses the despair of a man who has seemingly […]
In a world that’s falling apart all around us, it’s easy to become frantic and lose touch with God. But if God is the living center of redemption, it’s essential that we be in touch with him and responsive to him. Psalm 46 recognizes our vulnerability to the chaos around us, but we are not […]
You are unique. Your history and emotional life are all your own. God knows that. He comes to each one of us. Here in the second chapter of Acts, we are in the room on the Day of Pentecost. God’s arrival does not lead to group think, but better relationships. When the Feast of Pentecost […]
