A profound symbol. The cup that Jesus wished could pass from him in the Garden of Olives already hints at the fragrance of the Kingdom beyond its bitterness, explains our columnist Martin Steffens, a ...
Pastor Odukoya’s reflections on Hebrews 12:2 and Ephesians 2:8-9 offered a much-needed reminder that women don’t need to constantly compare themselves to others or strive for perfection ...
Detroit Lions rookie kicker Jake Bates declared that his purpose as an athlete is to spread the love of Jesus after he nailed ...
“Obey the king’s command,” advises 8:2—but not, apparently, because he is a good king. Act instead out of duty to God (v. 2), ...
The British evangelical lay leader John Smyth beat boys at a Christian camp and a boarding school in the 1970s and ’80s, ...
All of this is teaching us that the world as we know it is passing away. Only the Lord and his word to us remain forever.
THIS Sunday is the last Gospel from Mark in this church year (Year B). Next week, Christ the King draws its Gospel from John.
The degree of moral assurance of salvation we can attain to is very high. The point is to examine ourselves to see if we are ...
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I ...
Hebrews 12:1-2. If a cloud passes over you today, take a few moments and a couple of deep breaths to stop and look up. It may very well be the vehicle that is carrying your beloved sent from ...
In the Old Testament, ancient Israel was punished by the Lord for trampling on his law (Jeremiah 6:19). This was to awake them from their stupor, leading to repentance and ...