The resurrection is what separates Christians from the rest of the world's major religions, but what does the resurrection mean to you? How can we live out the resurrection in our lives?

We believe God took on human flesh, drank when we was thirsty, slept when he was tired, and ate when he was hungry. This has a tendency to make some uncomfortable because our temptation is to set aside — the world tends to tell us we must — God as something wholly (and holy) other, yet God took on flesh so we could know Him. As Hebrews teaches, we have a God who knows what's like to hurt, to experience joy, and to laugh with friends. 

To struggle with the resurrection is not only OK, it's often necessary to unlocking your faith and living your life for Christ.

What is it to be truly known and loved? This episode looks at the idea of friendship and presents the question of why did Christ choose to use the word friends in John 15:13. Friendship is often overlooked relationship in the life of a Christian, but it should be a relationship that we all value and pursue. 

We are in the middle of a sermon series on Living Out the Gift of Christ. In this sermon we look at what it is to be called by God to radiate His love to our neighbors. This is a sermon from Ascension Lutheran Church on January 26, 2020. 

Maps are a wonderful thing. They often provide context to a physical area. So much so, we can frequently glean the importance of a location simply by what points to it. History also lends itself to this phenomena. History is undoubtedly colored by those that are telling or exploring it, but imagine removing all of the man-made elements and touch points. What would we be left with? When we peel back the layers of the world, mankind finds itself at a central point. Jerusalem. How you view the documented events of early A.D. Jerusalem will develop and inspire your faith journey.

This is the first episode of the confirmation ministry for Ascension Lutheran Church in Rancho Palos Verdes Ca. This is a brief introduction for how the podcast teaching will work.