The gospel in me and through me!
God is the giver of life. We believe that through Christ He created and sustains us and all that is. Yet we fail to look to Him for the spiritual life that we need. We are quick to turn our … Read More
At this time of year, we as Protestants make it a point to celebrate the Reformation as we praise God for the work of men like Luther, Melanchthon, Calvin, and others. For Martin Luther, the root issue of the Reformation … Read More
Saying we’re committed to Christ is easier than actually being committed to Christ. Especially in a culture that doesn’t openly persecute Christians, we can claim commitment because it gains us status, contacts, or influence. We may also delay acting on … Read More
God’s plan is to use us to reach another generation for Christ. That starts with teaching our children the gospel and pointing them to Jesus. For many of us, that responsibility begins in our own homes as we seek to … Read More
Admonishment is difficult to accept. Our initial reaction can often result in a defensive response, or even an offensive rebuttal. Comparing our sin with others, or pointing to a seemingly worse offense, indicates an attitude of denial and a lack … Read More
The Christian life is marked by faith and humility, not a life driven by fame and monetary gain. We live in a society that is constantly pandering for recognition and rewards. First century Palestine was no exception. According to Jesus, … Read More
We live in a culture that promotes self-esteem. We hand out trophies to everyone so that no one will feel bad about themselves. We protect each other’s fragile egos by avoiding confrontation. But Scripture takes a different approach. God knows … Read More
It’s difficult and frustrating to be a human much of the time. We fight and fight against sin and often with very little to show for it. This is the way it has been since the fall. Ever since Adam … Read More
The significance of Christ’s dual nature, divine and human, is essential to our faith, but if we aren’t careful, we can minimize one of Christ’s natures over the other. In our tradition, we are more likely to over-emphasize Jesus’s deity, … Read More
My typical response to suffering is surprise and dismay. I want a comfortable life of ease, and I’d prefer to avoid suffering altogether. But as we think about our suffering, two responses should dominate: 1) If we are practicing sin, … Read More