The gospel in me and through me!
Luke tells us that when the risen Christ stood among His disciples for the first time, His first word was not rebuke but peace. These were people shaken by fear, doubt, and confusion, yet Jesus meets them where they are—showing … Read More
Jesus actually rose from the dead. This fact has been the hope of Christians for centuries. Although some would accuse us of foolish optimism, this is actual history. Luke highlights the historical reality of Jesus’s resurrection in Jesus’s walk to … Read More
As we enter a new year, I am reminded that God specializes in fresh beginnings. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that God brings life where there was death, hope where there was despair. The empty tomb declares that the … Read More
Christ is the promised peace; the One who brings peace into the world. We tend to think of peace as only the absence of war, but it goes much deeper than that. The peace that Jesus brings reconciles us to … Read More
During this time of the year, the days and weeks become increasingly busy. It’s difficult to find the time to stop and be still for any length of time. From Christmas programs to shopping to hosting a family gathering, etc., … Read More
Jesus’s death isn’t like any other death; it demands a response. In Luke’s account of Jesus’s death, we see potential responses. One group, the women of Jerusalem, wept over Jesus’s death. When Jesus saw their weeping, He redirected it. Jesus’s … Read More
As we enter the cold, dark months of winter, I’m reminded of the hours of darkness Jesus entered into as he was arrested and tried, leading to his crucifixion. Following the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter, the … Read More
We must draw near to Christ to avoid treating Him like the world does. On the night of Jesus’s arrest, Peter was one of the only disciples not to flee. But he wasn’t close by; Luke says that Peter followed … Read More
How we deal with stress and anxiety is important. These complex emotions often bring out the worst in us, and we treat others in a sinful way. We can only imagine the stress and anxiety that Christ felt as He … Read More
The world would have us believe that true greatness is achieved by either building one’s legacy, asserting one’s influence, or exercising one’s control over circumstances or people. Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been attempting to gain the status of … Read More