There is a quiet lie that has settled over much of modern Christianity. It sounds spiritual. It even sounds humble. It says, “I have Jesus. I have my Bible. I have podcasts and a prayer… Read More »You Were Not Meant to Grow Alone: Why Christians Need the Church
Last week we sat with Jonah’s anger. It wasn’t random. He knew God. He knew Nineveh. He knew what mercy would cost him. Sin didn’t sneak up on him because he was ignorant—it ruled him… Read More »Jonah 1:4-6: The Lord of the Storms
Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13 We can easily criticize secular society, governments, schools, denominations, and liberal churches for rejecting God-given authority. Yet we must also ask whether they truly embrace the authority of Scripture when… Read More »The Paradox of the Christian Sorrow
Key Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16 What motivates us? What motivates a person to continue living as a Christian? A common tension of a Christian is trying to keep up a long list of duties—reading Scripture, praying,… Read More »Reach Forward to What Lies Ahead
Key Scriptures: Revelation 2:1-7 Setting of Ephesus Ephesus was a large and influential city in Asia Minor. It was politically important, commercially active, and religiously prominent because of the temple of Artemis. Paul ministered there… Read More »“He Who Has an Ear, Let Him Hear”
