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

It’s amazing. Almost two millennia have passed since the Apostle Paul was inspired by God to record these words. Yet these words remain as searingly insightful today as when they were first written.  … More Worldly Wisdom Verses God’s Wisom

is is a bold statement that would be debated in many circles, but I’m still going to make it. The questions Jesus asks in the Mark 8:27 are the most important question ever asked.  … More The Most Important Questions Ever Asked

However, mindfulness is also limited. It is focused totally on the self. We must control our own bodies and minds. Prayer, by contrast, is focused on God. Prayer engages God, who can comfort and calm us in ways that go beyond what we can do for ourselves. … More Prayer or “Mindfulness”?

While all of these were important, they were not Jesus’ priority. He stated his priority: “repent and believe in the gospel” We know this was Jesus’ priority because, at the end of his public ministry, he embodied the gospel. … More Repent and Believe the Gospel!

We can understand why Philip acted as he did in this passage. After all, we know what it’s like to get excited.  … More Come and See

Why should we limit the lighthouse analogy to congregations? A miniature lighthouse in front of our homes could also be equated with shining the light of Christ. … More Bearing Witness About the Light