Jesus is alive! This is good news, this is great news! Without the resurrection, there is no forgiveness, there is no grace, there is no hope for eternal life. Not only should this be great news to us just as it was to Mary, John, Peter and the other disciples of Jesus, but it's news that MUST be shared. (06-05-16)

If Jesus really died what does that mean for you? Ever feel like God is distant, your faith is dry or feels boring, or you fear or just choose not to share that your are a follower of Jesus? Or have you ever wondered if there's more to your life, a greater purpose than what you're living for? Jesus died so you could live, what needs to die in your life so Jesus can live in and through you? (05-29-16)

We've arrived at The Cross. Jesus has spent three years doing ministry that has led to this; taking on our sin, our shame, our pride, etc., on a cruel cross and enduring a cruel death. John and four women remain with Jesus, while the other disciples have fled. At the core, where do we stand firm and where do we flea? (05-22-16)

There are multiple things competing for "kingship" in your life on a daily basis. Whether it's approval, wealth, career, relationships, shame, popularity, power, etc., is it really worthy of that position? As we open up John 19 we see two core issues that prevented people from allowing Jesus to be their king and we see why Jesus is absolutely worthy to be our king. (05-15-16)

If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection. In the second part of this mini two-part series inside of the Gospel of John, we look at Peter's denial of Jesus, His best friend who he said he would never turn his back on. What is it that brought people to this place and what does Jesus want to show us in the midst of it? (05-08-16)

What comes to mind when you think about God? This is a critical question and will shape everything about the way you live, the way you love, and the way you see people. In this amazing account, a prostitute who Jesus has forgiven of sin comes to worship her savior and as whispers start to swirl, Jesus cuts through all of it with grace and truth. (05-01-16)

If you want to know more about who Jesus REALLY is, look at the way His trial goes down and more importantly look at what He allows to happen; not for His own sake, but for the sake of the world that was calling for his death. Jesus love isn't contractual, flighty, or self-seeking, it's unconditional to the very end. (04-24-16)

Our culture places a high value on convenience & fairness and so do we. Are these things bad in and of themselves? No. But what happens when we make these the rule or guiding factor for our relationships or how we view and interact with people? What Jesus shows us as He faces an inconvenient & unfair arrest is that He is compelled by something greater. (04-17-16)

Our lives are meant to be lived with and for a purpose. We were not created generically which means we are not intended to live generically. As we listen to the prayer of Jesus to His father we are reminded of Jesus' purpose in coming to earth and pointed to our own purpose in the hands of the creator. (04-10-16)

Peace is defined as a lack of disturbance. Anyone's hopes disturbed, expectations, desires, plans, health, everyday life feel disturbed? We don't live in a peaceful world and the circumstances of our lives are not always peaceful. So, is is possible to be at peace even when life or the world is not? In this passage of John 16, we get a clear answer from Jesus. (04-03-16)