Jesus always challenged people’s preconceived notions about God and how God operates. As people of God, we have the opportunity to recognize that all that we have is because of God’s grace; it is never because we are so wonderful or great. We can...

Jesus always challenged people’s preconceived notions about God and how God operates. As people of God, we have the opportunity to recognize that all that we have is because of God’s grace; it is never because we are so wonderful or great. We can...

The financial planner asked Kristin and me, “What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?” Maybe you have been asked this question. How have you answered it? Part of this answer is how you understand what a generous life looks like. This weekend...

The financial planner asked Kristin and me, “What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?” Maybe you have been asked this question. How have you answered it? Part of this answer is how you understand what a generous life looks like. This weekend...

Jesus has just finished his first sermon in his hometown, proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favor. At first, the hometown fans respond well, but they quickly begin to ask each other, “Isn’t Jesus just one of us? How can he make such claims?” To add...

Jesus has just finished his first sermon in his hometown, proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favor. At first, the hometown fans respond well, but they quickly begin to ask each other, “Isn’t Jesus just one of us? How can he make such claims?” To add...

Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ first sermon, he proclaims, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” The initial response of those gathered is one of wonder and...

Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ first sermon, he proclaims, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” The initial response of those gathered is one of wonder and...

Part of our nature is to worry, but the trick is not to allow worry to get in the way of our clear thinking. This weekend, we heard the worry of the party planners: “There is no more wine.” Mary goes to Jesus and says, “Do Something.” Jesus listens to...

Part of our nature is to worry, but the trick is not to allow worry to get in the way of our clear thinking. This weekend, we heard the worry of the party planners: “There is no more wine.” Mary goes to Jesus and says, “Do Something.” Jesus listens to...