There are times when, as Christians, we’ve had enough of the world around us. … More Christians as “First Responders”

How can entering  a “judgement free” environment impact one’s spiritual life?  … More When Judgement is a Blessing

Vines are just as common today as they were in Jesus’ day. This helps us understand Jesus when he uses vines and branches to teach the faith. … More Abiding in Christ

With a couple of dairy operations closing in our community, sheep now outnumber cows in the pastures in our rural neighborhood. These flocks can help in understanding Scripture passages such as the Gospel for next week.  … More Knowing the Good Shepherd’s Voice

There are a handful of “truisms” that are shared from generation to generation. One is this: If something is too good to be true, then it’s probably not true. I can see where some people might wonder if this truism applies to Jesus’ resurrection.  … More Proof of Life

To their amazement, finding the stone rolled away was the second greatest miracle the women experienced that morning. … More The Miracle of Easter

If only we could know Jesus’ thoughts when his disciples asked him about preparing for the Passover.  … More The Passover Lamb

It is fitting that the Old Testament reading for Palm Sunday comes from Zechariah, since Zechariah has the most messianic prophesies of the minor prophets. Prophesies are vital for our faith.  … More The Power of Prophecies

Because society promotes happiness as an expectation and norm, we can get the impression that suffering is always a negative. As Christians, there are times when suffering is a blessing.  … More Good Suffering