It is common in our culture for people to claim to be "spiritual but not religious." The craving for spiritual practices and supernatural encounters reveals something about our design: we are spiritual beings, made to encounter a living God in supernatural ways.

The power of the resurrection of Jesus isn't limited to our spiritual life alone; it includes hope for the redemption of all creation. What does a Christ-centered and hopeful view of the created world look like? How should a follower of Jesus relate to the environment?

What happened to Jesus at Easter will happen to the all creation at some point in the future. This is the Blessed Hope; it is the future of everything. It is the fulfillment of God's ultimate purpose: Heaven and Earth are renewed; God and humanity exist together in a glorified state.

The power of the resurrection of Jesus is not limited to a moment; it was the beginning of a movement of redemption and restoration that claims all of creation.

The resurrection of Jesus is the single most important event in history. It was so unbelievable and unexpected, the first witnesses to this event thought it was absurd. Eventually, they came to believe the unbelievable and when they did, they discovered the truth that changed their lives forever.

Palm Sunday wasn't just a religious parade; it was a planned "counter-procession"—a piece of provocative political theater designed to contrast two competing visions of the world. It's the story of two very different processions, of the representatives of two very different kingdoms, with two very different visions of power.

At the Last Supper, Jesus' disciples argue about who is the greatest. Greatness is the Kingdom of God is measured in a way none of them understood. In the Kingdom of God, less is more.

When it came to the final night before his sacrifice, Jesus showed his disciples an unforgettable standard of selfless love and servant leadership. When Jesus exchanged his Rabbi's cloak for a towel and washbasin, he was painting a beautiful picture of selfless love.

When Jesus wanted to help His disciples understand the significance of His sacrifice, He didn't write a book. Instead, He set a table. Standing in the powerful tradition of Passover, Jesus brought new meaning to the ancient celebration.

Perfectionism can be problematic! When we know perfection is an unreachable goal, we hide behind effort. But what if perfection isn't something to achieve, but something we receive?