Homecoming
Homecoming When you picture home, what do you see? Is the house small or big? A trailer or a mansion? When you think of home, do you think of a town or a farm, a building or a room? A more important question is, do you see places, or do you see faces? Do you […]
Commune
Commune In the Gospels, Jesus is often found at a table, sharing meals and fellowship with his disciples and others. These moments at the table were more than just eating together; they were opportunities for teaching, building relationships, and creating intentional community. On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to […]
The Money Test
The Money Test In a world fixated on accumulating wealth and possessions, Jesus offers a counter-cultural teaching: to store our treasures in heaven. This principle is vividly illustrated in Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus contrasts the offerings of the rich with the humble gift of a poor widow. She gave two small coins, which was everything […]
Afraid of Antichrists
Afraid of Antichrists I grew up terrified of the Antichrist. My family went to a dispensational church where we were taught that there is an evil Antichrist coming who will control the world and kill all the Christians he can, and he will cut off your head if you say you’re a Christian. However, if […]
Christians Love
Christians Love At the heart of Christian teaching lies the Great Commandment, a profound principle that captures the essence of our faith. When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment in Matthew 22:34-40, his response was both simple and profound, anchoring everything in love. He said, “You must love the Lord your God with all […]
Throw Tables
Throw Tables On October 16, 1981, before I was born, my family was driving on K15, a two-lane highway between Derby, KS and Mulvane, KS. They were driving a 1972 Ford station wagon with paneling. For those of you who were born after 1985, that’s stick-on wood. They packed ten people into the car for […]
Donkeys Beat Horses
Donkeys Beat Horses The passion week, the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, culminates in his crucifixion and resurrection. It began with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a significant event during the Jewish festival of Passover when pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem. Just days before this entry, Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead in Bethany, […]
Be Righteous
Be Righteous Have you ever met a famous person who you really admired? Maybe you got starstruck and said something dumb. Have you ever wondered what would happen if that person showed up at your house? There’s a story in the Bible about a guy named Zacchaeus who wanted to see Jesus. By this time in […]