Being in awe of God is healthy for our faith, even as society dulls our sense of wonderment at the Creator.  … More Standing in Awe of God

Far too many of us can relate to the Apostle Paul’s grief in this passage.  … More Staying Connected to the Spiritually Lost

What do you value as highly as the pearl in Jesus’ parable? … More What is Your “Pearl of Great Value”?

What in life is weighing you down? What is stealing your joy? What is lancing your hope? What thoughts are constantly, obsessively, coursing through your mind? Whatever it is, Jesus is here for you. … More Rest for Our Souls

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

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