If we think of salvation as a one-time deal, a transaction with God, the ways that the Bible speaks of salvation won’t make very much sense—like the story of Zacchaeus. He repented, in the true biblical sense of the Greek word metanoia—a change of heart that is evidenced in a change in how a person lives. Zacchaeus’s […]

Sacred time is a way to honour God, to be more deeply discipled into the life of Christ, and to participate in the rich tradition of the Church.

The healing and forgiveness that appear together in Mark 2 remind us that God restores holistically. He’s restoring our whole person, not just our relationship with Him. Healing is restoration of the whole person, restoration of the whole community, the whole of Creation.

Mark’s Gospel provides a unique portrait of Jesus, with a special insight into who Jesus was and what he came to accomplish. Mark writes to show that Jesus’ crucifixion does not negate his claim to be the Messiah but rather affirms it! His faithfulness to this mission becomes the model for all discipleship. Following Jesus means […]

The Christian life is meant to be marked by simplicity. Grace is simple. Loving like Jesus is simple. All that is required is that we believe.

Talking to people is easy. Talking to people about Jesus—not so much. At least this is the experience many Christians have when it comes to sharing their faith with others. Yet, God has shown such love to us in Christ, it’s incumbent upon us that we extend that love toward others.