Pastor John Mangrum brings his wisdom and Scripture to the question of cohabitation before marriage.

Pastor John Mangrum brings his wisdom and Scripture to the question of cohabitation before marriage.

In Mark’s gospel Jesus’ call to discipleship is radical, immediate, and abbreviated. Simply, come and follow. Such a call to discipleship could be terrifying, liberating, or both. How does it seem to you?

In Mark’s gospel Jesus’ call to discipleship is radical, immediate, and abbreviated. Simply, come and follow. Such a call to discipleship could be terrifying, liberating, or both. How does it seem to you?

Josiah discusses the Christian perspective on being single.

Josiah discusses the Christian perspective on being single.

Josiah discusses the Christian perspective on being single.

Jesus knows death, both the grief of others and the experience of it himself. The ancient Jews had customs of walking through a period of mourning that involved the community. Jesus' sacrifice provides the ultimate comfort for our grief; his death has brought us eternal life both now and in the life to come.

Jesus knows death, both the grief of others and the experience of it himself. The ancient Jews had customs of walking through a period of mourning that involved the community. Jesus' sacrifice provides the ultimate comfort for our grief; his death has brought us eternal life both now and in the life to come.

The Gospel writer John shows us that God's love came first and is not dependent on our ability to earn it.