This Sunday

Thoughts about doomsday motivate some people to try to live it up. The idea is that one might as well enjoy his last moments, since opportunities to enjoy anything near an end. But Scripture presents a different vision. Peter’s discussion … Read More

Our feelings are fickle and cannot be trusted. The emotional ebbs and flows we experience often depend on our circumstances, our mental and physical condition, the status of our relationships, etc. The daily temptation to let our feelings lead our … Read More

Temptations come to everyone. James says that each one is tempted when drawn away by desires (Jms 1:14). Temptations also have a way of escape. Paul reminds us that our temptations are not unique but that God provides an out … Read More

Family lineage can be fascinating to study. I think it’s safe to say that regardless of your background, knowing where you came from and to whom you belong piques all our interest at some level; I know it does from … Read More

Humility doesn’t come easy. We don’t enjoy being last or being an afterthought to people. We face constant temptation to make a name for ourselves. John the Baptist is one of the people who could have built his own name … Read More

I regularly wrestle with the concept of repentance as a sinner saved by grace. Yes, I know what it is. I’m aware of the emphasis placed on it by Scripture (Lk 5:32, 13:3, 24:47). I recognize its importance in the … Read More

It’s not hard to find Jesus amazing. He turned water into wine, fed five thousand with a boy’s lunch, and calmed the sea. At His birth, the angels sang; at His death, the earth quaked; and then He rose from … Read More

Light is essential to our lives. With it, we feel safe and secure. When Simeon saw Jesus, he recognized that Jesus shared this essential nature. Jesus illumined God’s salvation to Simeon. He was also the light of revelation to the … Read More

A Savior has been born! Luke’s account of Christ’s birth in chapter two is one of the most, if not the most familiar narrative in the Bible. We love reading this Christmas story every year. But as we encounter the … Read More

There are times we struggle to believe or accept God’s plans for our lives. We look at our circumstances and abilities, or the lack thereof, and we wonder how and when God will use us. Perhaps you even feel forgotten … Read More