Only someone worth following could be called both ‘Rock’ and ‘Lamb’
When we think of WWE, we easily associate The Rock with someone strong. The term applies to the one who saves us, but then the Bible uses a far different word for him, too.
Even the ancient prophet can help us see what the world needs now
What the world desperately needs to see is the church in full bloom living out the ways of Jesus that he taught us in the Gospels.
I’m still learning to be more like my teacher. How about you?
“Jesus said that when a disciple is fully trained he will be like his teacher. I don’t know about you but I am not fully there yet. I know a lot of Scripture. But if our ultimate guide and teacher is Jesus, then I have a long way to go.”
King of kings and Lord of Lords. He shall reign forever. Hallelujah!
What an amazing Savior and King we have! We can sing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and sense his closeness or listen to “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” and imagine the strength and power of Almighty God.
Unplanned interruption, unlimited power, unimaginable grace
A favorite post from our archives, this one from October 2021.
How should we feel when know the Lord turns and looks at us?
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.”
The example and teaching of Jesus lead us to keep on praying!
Again and again, Jesus teaches us not to give up, to trust God’s timing, and to keep on praying.
Wondrous deeds, unimaginable sacrifice, all from our marvelous God!
Why did Jesus make such an astonishing statement? And how was it a preview of the marvelous gift he is to us?
How hatred came from those who worshipped practice over lifestyle
Jesus preached, and the crowds responded warmly. But those who claimed to know God best responded out of anger and fear.
Taxes, pride, and surrender: challenges since the time of Jesus
These three words have stirred emotions since the time of Jesus, which is exactly why we still need to think about them today.
Trying to trap Jesus and deciding his answers are always best
The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus, and sometimes we do too—for sadly similar reasons.
What will it take for any of us to throw a mountain into the ocean?
Before we consider this story and give up on our own faith, we need to read more carefully and think more clearly.
Who wants to be the greatest? Maybe the answer is, ‘most of us’
Would we be embarrassed for others to know this is the question we’re most asking about ourselves?
So many were blind, and despite our song, we sometimes are, too
Jesus healed two blind men, but they weren’t the only ones who couldn’t see clearly.
Think there’s not enough? Maybe, instead, you should expect leftovers!
After reading these stories, maybe we should call Jesus the Lord of the leftovers!
I’m coming to realize I’m a beggar like this one who’s now my hero
She was a persistent beggar. And I’m coming to peace with the fact that at least sometimes, so am I.
We need more than one kind of nourishment if we are to thrive for God
There is no balance to preparation for dealing with the enemy. And there is also no balanced approach when it comes to our reliance on God to meet our needs.
Three gifts, two groups of seekers, one question for us today
Our focus this Advent should raise the question anew: Whom do we seek as we approach Christmas?
Finding ourselves in this story of a dinner party with Jesus
On any given day, I suspect all of these roles are still being played out everywhere that Jesus is extending his kingdom.
If we don’t need an advocate in court, we certainly will in eternity
Even if we are so wise we don’t need an advocate when we go before a judge here on earth, it is extremely important not to go before the eternal Judge without an advocate.