We read the crucifixion and resurrection story with the benefit of hindsight, but Mary and the disciples were witnessing the suffering and death of Jesus in real time. They were understandably scared, upset, and confused as they watched their teacher and friend be killed on the cross and buried in a tomb. This is where […]
Do you ever worry God is calling you to help them? Those people? Are you like Jonah, thinking you are more qualified to judge than God? Or maybe you’re worried God is calling you to serve somewhere… boring. The book of Jonah has far more going on than one particularly large fish… 1-3 One day long […]
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul is emphatic about the free life we can live because of Christ. It is not the cheap freedom that is often celebrated by the world. But a freedom that allows you to serve others without being burdened by the compulsions of selfishness. This is a freedom that will […]
Ecclesiastes 11 reminds us that life is beautiful and fleeting. Don’t sit around waiting for life to happen to you, make it happen! You answer to God for your actions (or inaction); work hard and enjoy the life He has given you! Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns. Don’t hoard […]
Is your holiday season marked by worship? As we celebrate the birth of Christ, it is important that we evaluate the postures of our hearts. In Matthew 2, we see the response of worship that is demonstrated by the wise men. There is much to learn from this response to Jesus’ birth that we can […]
