In a world that scrambles for market share and focuses on brand and image management- Jesus sticks out like a sore thumb. He may well be one of the worst self-promoters ever, refusing to come right out and declare His identity. Some of His most...

People loved to listen to Jesus talk. Not because He was a gifted orator- but because He taught with authority. Even better, He actually DID what He promised. Heal the sick? Give sight to the blind? Raise the dead? Free the slaves? Defeat the...

In our culture, the more successful and powerful people become, the less dirty work they do. Yet Jesus- the Creator and Sustainer of all things, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the Savior of the World- was first and foremost a servant. He wasn’t...

Jesus' first miracle might be easily overlooked. No demons are cast out. No disabilities or diseases are healed. No storms are calmed. There isn’t an overt display of power. In fact, Jesus even protests a bit and says that it isn’t time for Him to...

Some talk about Jesus as if He has come to make our lives easier and smoother. But the Jesus we see in the scripture always seems to be stirring things up. Breaking our rules. Challenging our understanding. Interrupting our plans. This Jesus will...