There are two groups who think all religions are the same: the informed and the uninformed. The informed have done a general study of the main religions and have concluded that they share the same central tenants or that God is too big to put in a box so he/she/it must be larger than any […]
From the Gospels: trending Bible verses on money, the poor & “consumer church”
Let the Scriptures speak… What trend do you see? Is it the same trend or a different trend than you see in America? In the American Church? Matthew (Jesus, Mary and Joseph were immigrants / refugees) Matt. 2:13-15 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. […]
Why Believing in Jesus Makes Sense
A historical man named Jesus claimed to be God. He died on a cross at the hands of the Romans, a historical event. Many witnesses saw him rise from the dead. These witness and other earliest followers spread the news of his resurrection, his being God, and his promise to save us, at the expense […]
Why We Shouldn’t Take God’s Name in Vain (+ some bonus Bible nerd stuff)
OMG. That acronym is as common nowadays as ETA or ASAP. “Oh my God.” “Jesus Christ!” “Oh Lord.” “Good Lord.” These phrases are a regular part of most people’s vernacular, including many Christians. Smack in the middle of the 10 Commandments, Exodus 20:7 tells us, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy […]
Will You Join Me for a Virtual Confessional (Celebration)?
My sin makes me so tired. This weekend I was really feeling the weight of it, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Over time this led me to the joy and freedom that comes when we exchange confessing our sins for the grace of Jesus. It is so healing to confess our sins to […]
Stop the Killing: Is there any hope?
I was driving to a friend’s church this morning when I heard the news on the radio that three Baton Rouge police officers were killed this morning and three more injured. Baton Rouge, the same city where police shot and killed Alton Sterling on July 5th, which was videotaped. This was the day before Philando […]