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Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/28/24

What it Means to be Thankful

The Lord’s provision doesn’t rest on the strength of our gratitude.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
11/29/20

John the Baptist: Witness in the Wilderness

John is not the Light; he is the servant sent to bear witness to the light.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
03/02/20

Where Jesus Is Found

Where our sins are forgiven, there God in Christ is to be found.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
12/31/19

"The Name of Jesus" and New Years Day

Christians are given a new name at baptism. We are given the Triune name of Father, Son, and Spirit.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
09/09/19

Good Trees and Bad Trees

Jesus does not say to us, “Try really hard, and you will be better.”
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/04/18

Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 (Proper 22: Series B)

At this point in Mark’s gospel, Jesus is “on the way” to Jerusalem with his disciples. He’s been teaching them about what it means to follow him. The recurring theme is discipleship as no small matter. It involves a whole new way of thinking about such concepts as greatness (9:33-36), judgment (9:42-50), and, now, marriage.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/30/18

Seven Words for Us Meddling Christians

Following him will also mean keeping our eyes locked on him so unswervingly that we don’t have the time or energy to be standing on tiptoes, peeping over fences into other people’s troubles and struggles.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/07/17

The Promise

The promise is trustworthy because God has proven Himself to be trustworthy.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
06/29/17

Do You Want to Watch the Game?

In a world so wired by law and rules, judgement is everywhere.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
01/30/17

The Indispensable Requisite

Just like that, the crowd dissipated. Jesus’ words pierced like a bright light through their foggy misconceptions. The Hungry mouths that touched, chewed, and swallowed a miracle, were now brimming with grumbling.
Jeff Mallinson
Jeff Mallinson
01/29/15

What's Wrong with Apologetics: Embarrassment (Part 5)

Today, however, it seems that apologetics tends to be a performance rather than an authentic dialog, an exercise in being clever rather than being compelling, and a source of self-satisfaction rather than an invitation to risky but respectful engagement.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/04/14

“There Goes My Life”: A Father's Day Reflection

One day I walked about that place I had tried to make home. I realized it was a prison cell of my own devising.
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