Not Peace But a Sword
How are we to make sense of this passage? After all, one of the best-known titles for the Christ is “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) … More Not Peace But a Sword
How are we to make sense of this passage? After all, one of the best-known titles for the Christ is “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) … More Not Peace But a Sword
Yet Jesus instructs us not to fear those who can kill us physically. This reflects the reality that, by God’s grace, we will spend eternity with God. While we are blessed to engage in God’s mission in this life, this life does not compare to what awaits us. … More Hope From a Hard Teaching
We’re very familiar with Jesus calling us to pray for laborers for the harvest. When we delve into why Jesus instructed us to pray, we’re reminded of the depth of Jesus’ love for all people. … More Praying for Workers for the Harvest
Personal righteousness is counterintuitive and comforting. … More Righteousness of Faith
It is not surprising that the created cannot explain the Creator. … More The Trinity: Fact and Mystery
From a worship perspective the two most popular dates each year are Christmas Eve and Easter. If only Pentecost could annually be raised to this same level! … More Pentecost!
There is always a risk that we embrace Jesus’ human nature while downplaying his divine nature. This passage is a powerful reminder that Jesus was equally human and divine. … More Jesus Glorified
It is rare to receive a gift that will last a lifetime. Yet God has given us a gift that will last through eternity. … More Lasting Gifts
This is a popular Bible verse, especially the exhortation to be prepared to make a defense of our hope in Christ. But exactly how can we prepare to share this hope? Here are three ways: … More Prepared to Share Our Hope
How do we know we’re hearing the Good Shepherd’s voice today? … More Hearing the Good Shepherd Today