Our episode today provides a significant contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. All the gospel writers are careful to record the stories together. They wanted us to note the differences between the two scenes. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read more(un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Sunday Message: (un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Read moreDealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)
Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why they are there—they want to see his miraculous power. Mark makes this clear: they came to him only after they heard all that he was doing. (12 Minute/3000 Words)
Read moreSome After Effects of the Fall (Genesis 3:20-24)
In the midst of all the pain of the fall and the curse, there are some emblems and words of hope. And one of them is found in the way the man called his wife's name Eve, which literally means "living.” He felt she would become. (3 Minutes, 800 Words)
Read moreElection Year Encouragements for Our Congregation
As everyone is aware, we are in a divisive presidential election season. Though I love my country and consider myself blessed to be a citizen here, as a senior pastor, I grin and bear these seasons every four years. But this year, I thought it could be helpful to offer some pastoral counsel for this election. I want to point you afresh to Jesus and give you some biblical pillars during this disruptive time. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
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