Here is what Paul said about Communion:“But in the following instructions, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. First, I hear that there are div...  Read More

The explicit claims Jesus made about His authority, Him as Messiah, and His God-ness, ultimately did him in. It was not His expansive love shown for every person he encountered. Now, this is not an ex...  Read More

The Jewish leaders were increasingly hostile toward Jesus. Their most intense, murderous fury was directed toward him because he believes “I am” (the Christ, the Son of God), and you will see the Son ...  Read More

Martin Luther said that religion is the default mode of the human heart. He knew that we are constantly tempted to rely on what we do for God, instead of relying what he has done for us in Christ.  Th...  Read More

”Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your...  Read More

As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.Psalm 42:1Loving other people is the second greatest commandment. When we change our thinking and our ways we put others’ needs ah...  Read More

Examine me, O Lord, and try me;Test my mind and my heart.Psalm 26:2Fasting, whether it is all food or just certain things, should cause us to look within ourselves. Look within to what motivates us to...  Read More

The Apostle Paul proclaims that “the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor...  Read More

Acts of personal sacrifice and spiritual development are woven through scripture.  Scripture also encourages us to help those in need. The Old Testament is filled with statements to care for widows, o...  Read More

Just as we set aside time to spiritually prepare for Christmas Day, it makes sense to set aside time to prepare for the two most important days of the Christian year - Good Friday and Easter. Lent is ...  Read More

”But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than o...  Read More

Lent is a door, an entry way, for people to connect or reconnect with Jesus. Investing the time to observe Lent is spiritually worthwhile. Time is hard for many people today. Life and all its distract...  Read More