Communion: An Opportunity for the Easter-Christmas Crowd
For Jesus, every moment was a “teachable moment.” We marvel at how Jesus could take common, everyday events and point His followers to the Kingdom of God. Throughout His teachings, […]
Who Was Elihu in the Bible? Meet Your New Theology Prof
Theology is word that literally means the study of God. So, the entire Bible is theology, but if we wanted to learn about who God is, we would probably think […]
Timeline of Holy Week
What’s the timeline of “Holy Week”? Sometimes, it’s also called Passion Week or the Final Week. Whatever you call it, the week of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion (Sunday to Saturday) […]
Surviving Spiritual Valleys
When was the last time you had a mountaintop experience? Living in Colorado, I am blessed with the opportunity to hike and/or drive through a variety of mountains, which we […]
Congratulations: You’ve Got Generations
Every family and church is composed of multiple generations. How should we as Christians feel about this sometimes-volatile concoction? At a recent conference, I was assigned the topic of “generations” […]
Summary of 1-2 Thessalonians: Understanding the Basics of 1-2 Thessalonians in the Bible
Here is a short summary of 1-2 Thessalonians: Paul wrote these two letters to a brand new church in the city of Thessalonica, the largest city in Macedonia. After starting […]
Spoiler Alert: Are Churches Going the Way of Hollywood Predictability?
Did movies get worse? Over the holiday I saw Wonka at my childhood movie theater. That cinema features one screen, no online reservations, and seats reminiscent of jury duty. However, I walked […]
What Is the Book of Isaiah About?
Around 740 B.C., a prophet stepped onto the world stage after King Uzziah of Judah had died. His preaching and prophetic words would echo through the halls of history and […]