Welcome to the third installment of our Essentials series, as we explore the fundamental foundations of our Christian faith. Obviously, Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. There’s a version of Jesus that feels easy to accept. A teacher. A healer. A good man with wise things to say. I don’t often sense much resistance toContinue reading “The Essentials (Week 3): More Than a Good Man”
Bible Study Sunday | When What You Have Isn’t Enough
Matthew 14:13–21 There’s a quiet tension in today’s passage that feels familiar. Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and heContinue reading “Bible Study Sunday | When What You Have Isn’t Enough”
Saturday in the Word | On Blasphemy, Images, and the Weight of His Name
There are moments when something we see doesn’t just strike a nerve but it reveals something about us. Recently, a meme circulated depicting President Donald Trump in the posture of Christ, hands extended as if healing a man. Some laughed. A few cheered in support of him. Others were offended. Many couldn’t care less. Here’s a soberingContinue reading “Saturday in the Word | On Blasphemy, Images, and the Weight of His Name”
