When a large crowd came to Jesus, he spoke to them in a parable we now commonly call the Sower and the Seed that captures the four responses people have when hearing the Word of God: 1) they hear then the devil comes and immediately takes away the Word from their heart so ...
The Patient Jesus: Lessons from the Road to Emmaus, Part 3
In this three-part series, we walk with two of Jesus’ followers who had such strong preconceived notions about the Messiah that they failed to recognize the resurrected Christ when he was staring them in the face. In parts 1 and 2 of our series, Jesus approached two ...
As I look back on my life, I recognize times that I was convinced I was living a Christ-centered life. From this perspective, it is easier to see where I held myself or something else at the center of my life rather than living for Jesus. It is easy to put euphemisms and ...
I used to think the world was “topsy-turvy”, but now that seems inadequate to describe the rampant sinfulness and madness that has become the norm. Due to these turbulent times, many sensible Christians think we may be close to the end of the age. I hope the latter is true; ...
The Abolitionist Jesus: Lessons from the Road to Emmaus, Part 2
In this three-part series, we walk with two of Jesus’s followers who had such strong preconceived notions about the Messiah that they failed to recognize the resurrected Christ when he was staring them in the face. In part 1 of our series, Jesus approached two disciples of ...
