The story of Jesus does not begin with Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, but generations earlier. With precision and without apology, Matthew presents name upon name of intentionally placed and significant people. Rahab, a pagan prostitute saved by God’s grace, became a part of God’s people. Her story leads to Christ.

The story of Jesus does not begin with Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, but generations earlier. With precision and without apology, Matthew presents name upon name of intentionally placed and significant people. The first female listed is Tamar. Her story is one of marginalization and scandal; her story leads to Jesus.

“Be thankful”- let gratefulness and thanksgiving flow from the core of your being…”in all circumstances”- all of them, because…”this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Thankfulness is not a suggestion or a virtue, it’s God’s desire for your life.

The anxious life. COVID. Financial worries. Family problems. A government in transition. In the midst of this, God used Paul to tell us the key to defeating anxiety is the presence of God’s peace. The path to this peace is living a grateful life. Write your own version of Psalm 136. We’ve created a handy template for you to use. ... Read More

According to Solomon, there’s a time and a season for every activity under heaven. Death is part of that reality, and Christians are not immune to it. We’re also not immune to the feelings that come along with the death of a loved one. What does mourning look like for us?

After yet another contentious election, what comes next? What is our way forward? As Christians, God calls us to own our own sinfulness, and then repent of it, to demonstrate sympathy and empathy to those who are different than us, and to pray.

After yet another contentious election, what comes next? What is our way forward? As Christians, God calls us to own our own sinfulness, and then repent of it, to demonstrate sympathy and empathy to those who are different than us, and to pray.

Don’t let the phrase “A final word” fool you. Ephesians 6:10-20 is a call to arms! We have a real enemy and we will only be able to resist, fight, and stand if we access the power of the Holy Spirit.

God’s plan for being glorified among the nations was to form for himself a people. He does this throughout history and we see this in the Bible. The necessary power for fulfilling this plan is the Holy Spirit.

God’s plan for being glorified among the nations was to form for himself a people. He does this throughout history and we see this in the Bible. The necessary power for fulfilling this plan is the Holy Spirit.