Throughout the world, we see increasing hostility and intolerance toward those viewed as our enemies. Hate and war is spreading and it's touching every nation. We see it as our duty to resist evil and fight for what is right. But where does it end? We have come to love the fight rather than the... Continue Reading →
#7 Who Is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? This is a complicated question to answer. History tells us that Jesus was a man who lived 2000 years ago and started a religious movement that is still alive and well today. He was born into the world and later died by crucifixion. These established historical facts document the humanity of Jesus.... Continue Reading →
What Was Revolutionary About Jesus?
Sunday morning I saw a man enter the sanctuary and take a seat in the back pew. He appeared downtrodden, ungroomed, and was wearing a trench coat. It was unclear if he was homeless or had just lived a difficult life. Somehow, looking at him, it felt so right that he should be there. He... Continue Reading →
#3 What Did Jesus Teach?
What did Jesus teach? Jesus taught things that were very revolutionary for the time. He showed special regard for those who were overlooked or rejected by others by teaching equality among all of God's children. The following scripture translated by the Message Bible explains the heart of his message in our modern language: “You’re blessed... Continue Reading →
Enduring Patience
This Lenten season I have been reminded of God's enduring patience. Many people associate God with vengeance and wrath throughout the Old Testament. While it's true that God exercises vengeance for disobedience, it is never without warning. In fact, many times generations elapsed as God patiently waited and gave many opportunities to repent. To repent... Continue Reading →