The Gospel of Mark tells the story of Jesus’ life in a straightforward, fast-moving way, and it includes a brief, odd moment that’s easy to miss. After Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane, as the disciples sc...  Read More

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of ...  Read More

“They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?’” Luke 24:32Have you ever felt your heart blaze with a fire that c...  Read More

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24Pastor, some days we wake up ...  Read More

Job was in a pit of despair as his heart cried out for answers. During this time, Elihu emerges and speaks these words to him: “Then man prays to God, and he accepts him; he sees his face with a shout...  Read More

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, an...  Read More

As a pastor, I recently received a heartfelt call from a young man deeply concerned for his friend. This friend, who professes to be a Christian, was getting high on both marijuana and alcoholic bever...  Read More

“But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.’” Mark 8:33In Mark 8:33, we w...  Read More

“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3“And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the F...  Read More

“For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits…I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up f...  Read More

“But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” Luke 5:15-16To ful...  Read More

“Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God… Make room in your hearts for us… I am fil...  Read More