Jesus warns of the yeast of the pharisees and sadducees. But what is it?

If we're not careful we can become sensational chasers rather than faithful followers.

Mary Magdalene is one of the most loyal followers of Jesus. How did that happen? And what can we learn from her example?

Why did they wave palms?

Jesus feeds another 4,000 (and more) people. It looks like a mirror image of the last time, except for some small details. What do these details tell us about how incredible Jesus is? (see the title for the answer)

is this a performance? A test of faith? Jesus having a bad day? Jesus changing his mind about nationalism? No matter how you frame it, this story is one we have to wrestle with. But perhaps the most important question of all, is what did Matthew want his community to learn from this?

Jesus faced a lot of opposition in His life. From who primarily? The pagans? The Samaritans? Surprisingly it was the religious leaders! I'm a religious leader! We're religious! How come it is so easy to miss the point when following Jesus?

Jesus and Peter walk on water. Why? To show us we can have pretty cool powers if we follow Jesus? I don't think so. I think Jesus is teaching us about fear, and how to keep going when fear is trying to stop us.

with mask mandates and many other restrictions lifting tomorrow, we talk about how, at Canyon Creek, we might use our freedom to love and serve the vulnerable -- while also not creating divides and getting too self righteous about it.

Of all people in the gospels I think John the Baptist is the most likely to be disappointed in Jesus. As we read of his execution, did he die disappointed? Or did he discover that he was still preparing the way for Jesus?