There is always more at stake with temptation than we think there is. The bait of temptation hangs on a hook that will rip through our lives and relationships. So, how do we handle this? How can we see the bait and hook for what they really are?
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history. The implications of the resurrection can change our lives. Followers of Jesus gain a confidence in life and a hope that death will not have the final word.
Mountain top experiences are moments in our lives when things begin to change. When we come down from the mountain we are different. The same is true of mountain top experiences in the Bible. Things change. In Mark 9 the disciples have a mountain top...
It's easy to create a version of Jesus based on our own expectations, preferences, and opinions, but how does Jesus want us to see Him? What difference does it make?
Pride is much easier to see in others than it is to see in ourselves. But if left unchecked it can destroy our lives and distance us from the heart of God. So, what's the solution? We learn how we can overcome our pride problem from an...
Waiting is often times the hardest part of living. Why does God have us wait? What can we learn about waiting from God's perspective? Jesus' encounter with a man names Jairus reveals a lot about God's approach to waiting.
Fear means you are living in awe of something. There is something in your life that has your complete attention. Following Jesus means that we are to live in awe of Him. To trust him when life is difficult.
Jesus was a master storyteller. He drew crowds and taught unlike anyone in his day. His teachings were about far more than entertainment. His teachings helped redefine all of life for the listener. But why exactly did he use parables in his teaching?...