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God, what is your will?
(Sermon) John and James ask Jesus for a place of honor in the glory that is to come. In the Lord’s response, Jesus reveals much about human motivation. His words call us to soul-searching when asking God for guidance.
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The Unforgivable Sin
(Sermon) Mark’s depiction of the unforgivable sin conveys hope and warning. Both speak to how we should live every day.
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Prioritizing Concerns
(Sermon) When Peter is rebuked for believing nothing bad can happen to Jesus, Christ reveals a remedy for our human condition that is both paradoxical and beautiful.
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Servants and the Law
(Sermon) Luke describes how Mary and Joseph complied with Jewish law for their son. The impact of abiding by the law on our service to God is explored.
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When You are a False Prophet
(Sermon) It is hard to be Christ’s representative when your family and friends believe God’s principles are false. Jeremiah walked this path as a prophet and shows us the journey we can expect and how best to complete it.
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The New Nihilism
(Commentary) A new nihilism fueled by scientific speculation of multiple universes is the topic of this year’s best picture, Everything Everywhere All at Once. The action-packed romp with a happy ending offers a solution to today’s nihilism that is as depressing as the nihilism it seeks to address. God offers a compelling alternative.
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The Tongue
(Personal journey/reflection) Jen reflects on her personal experiences of using words to uplift and tear down. She then humbly invites the reader to join her in exploring her past and present motivations for both. Using the book of James as a standard for behavior, Jen wonderfully outlines a process for taming her own tongue so…
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Praying for the Napkin
(Psalms and Prayers) A prayer to hear God’s voice.
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Sober Judgement and the Power of Service
(Sermon) Paul believes that the body of Christ has many members and, like our own bodies, each is important for healthy function. This post explores the truth of his wisdom from the unusual perspective of the life of a man with no faith.
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Go in Peace and Serve the Lord
(Sermon) A confrontation between the Sanhedrin and the apostles reveals four lessons for how any Spirit led Christian can serve God at peace in a world where opposition to the Word abounds. Remarkably, the lessons create peace within the believer and minimize conflict with those who may oppose our faith and its teachings.