Doubting Disciples
Doubt is a complicated part of our Christian lives. I can think back on my life when I’ve wanted nothing more than for God to show Himself and affirm that He is real. We are all tempted to trust our … Read More
Doubt is a complicated part of our Christian lives. I can think back on my life when I’ve wanted nothing more than for God to show Himself and affirm that He is real. We are all tempted to trust our … Read More
Christmas has come and gone. Another season of Advent celebration and holiday festivities has come to a close. The Christian’s central focus during this time is not gift-giving, food, or even family time. The centrality of Christmas is Jesus; every … Read More
When Jesus came to earth, God came to earth. This reality of the incarnation is clear throughout all the Christmas narratives. Matthew highlights Isaiah’s prophecy that the virgin’s son would be called Emmanuel, God with us. Luke emphasizes the Holy … Read More
Anything hated by God must be bad. Proverbs 6:12-19 outlines some attitudes and actions that God hates along with the consequences they bring. What is interesting is that the list might not be what we expect. Perhaps we might expect … Read More
Evangelicalism has divided itself in recent years as various leaders have articulated what is the mission of the church. Is the church’s primary focus to invest in our communities and make the world in which we live a better place … Read More
Much has been said about the difficulties of the past year. The pandemic, lockdowns, and numerous other difficulties made 2020 a year to remember and complain about. I admit that complaining is one of the first responses of my sinful … Read More
The word hosanna is so closely associated with Palm Sunday and the triumphal entry that we can easily overlook it. The word appears twice in Mark’s account of the original Palm Sunday providing a bookend of the crowd’s singing of Psalm 118:26 … Read More