Judgment Day. It’s a term that conjures images of hell and punishment. It’s the day God judges everyone for how they lived their lives on earth. Being judged by God isn’t something we like talking about much, but it’s something Jesus talked about a lot. What did he mean when he said, “Judgment Day”? And […]

In 2020, the killing of George Floyd brought intense national attention to the disproportionate killings of unarmed black people at the hands of police. With the worldwide protest came a demand for change and racial justice. In spite of that, the deaths of unarmed black people actually increased over the following two years. The response […]

Human beings have always been obsessed with hidden treasure. We are fascinated by the idea that there may be priceless items hiding in plain sight, just waiting to be discovered. Jesus described the Kingdom of God as a hidden treasure; something of great value that people have trouble seeing. But if the Kingdom is so […]

Jesus said the Kingdom of God was like a mustard seed planted in the ground – small and imperceptible. While that may be true, it doesn’t speak very highly of the Kingdom. Great kingdoms should be strong, powerful, and insurmountable. Not tiny and unnoticeable. So what makes the Kingdom of God different? How can a […]

How do you feel when someone hurts a child? Or enslaves and trafficks another human being? What about when someone kills another person in cold blood? We don’t just look past those things. We are moved to address them because our sense of justice demands it. Because whatever our culture, religion, or ideology, deep down […]

Jesus came to announce the Kingdom of God and invite people to be a part of it. But there’s a problem – many people don’t know what the Kingdom is. And without an understanding of what it is, we tend to start with our own understanding of the Kingdom of God and work from there. […]

People from different cultures celebrate Christmas in many different ways. From the food we eat to the way we give gifts, Christmas can look different from one family to the next. Your culture and traditions say something about you. They allow us to understand you better. The Christmas story is no different. While it may […]

No one wants to feel like they are not in control. But life happens. People get sick and lose their job. Marriages fall apart, and bills have to be paid. So much of what happens in life is out of our control. Because of that, it can feel like there’s nothing we can do to […]

Life happens. We get overwhelmed by all the important things fighting for our attention. We are overcome with doubt when our faith in God doesn’t stand up to the crushing challenges of life. Jesus addressed these issues by describing two types of bad soil in the Parable of the Sower. The people represented by the […]

The parables Jesus used to teach were designed for specific people in a specific context. The stories and illustrations he used were immediately familiar to his audience. The Parable of the Sower captured the imagination of people because they lived in an agricultural society. Join us as we look at this parable through the eyes […]