Christmas: The Invisible Made Visible
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his […]
Christmas: Does the Wrapping Really Matter?
As Christmas nears, is all your gift wrapping done? And does the wrapping really matter? By the way, Americans use 4.6 million pounds of wrapping paper every year (most of […]
Glory in a Feed Trough
“May God give you peace with yourselves; may He give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may He give you grace to give […]
Church Hurt: 4 Reasons from Jesus Why Churches Can Disappoint
Church hurt. Do you know what it’s like to be disappointed by church? In 1994, in the African country of Rwanda, one African people group named the Hutus tried to […]
Jesus: Our Guide for Affirming Both Testaments
The Bible, comprising the Old and New Testaments, holds a central place in the lives of Christians. It serves as a guide and a source of spiritual nourishment. However, one […]
From Yom Kippur to Jesus
“Because on this day atonement will be made for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the Lord, you will be clean from all your sins.” (Leviticus 16:30) “In fact, the […]
The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock: 3 Questions to Ask About the Way We Build
“The wise man built his house upon the rock.” By “rock,” Jesus meant his teachings. Unfortunately, it is very possible to hear the teachings of Jesus but not to put […]
What Is a Parable in the Bible? The What, Why, and How of Jesus’ Parables
Let’s consider the what, why, and how of Jesus’ parables in the Bible. What are parables? Why does Jesus speak in parables? How should they be interpreted? These are important […]