Today’s read of John 13 begins the final third of the book, which largely covers the three or four days surrounding the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This chapter opens with Jesus celebrating that final Passover with His disciples – the last supper. Two people are featured in this chapter (aside from Jesus): Peter, …
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The Cost Of Love & Devotion
Have you ever been in a place where it felt awkward to express your love and devotion to Jesus? Let’s be honest. The Christian worldview isn’t widely accepted or as popular as we want it to be. We have to admit it – the Bible tells some fantastically unbelievable stories, doesn’t it? And the rules …
Jesus Wept
Do you know the shortest verse in the Bible? It’s only two words: Jesus wept, but those two words have massive theological implications when we consider who is weeping. Jesus came to “explain” God to us, being God Himself but in the form of man. Every observable action, thought, and word gave humanity a glimpse …
Two {Very Important} Truths
One of the most basic questions a person has to come to grips with in their faith journey is, “Is Jesus God?” If He is not God, then we have an option. We can examine His teachings and accept what we like and dismiss what we don’t agree with. After all, if He’s just another …
Why Has The World Gone Mad?
Todd and I are in the process of selling our house and purchasing another, smaller home. We’re downsizing. We want less space and less stuff. That sounds admirable, doesn’t it? But let’s be real. As we look at the state of our world and the kind of suffering that is going on, our American version …
The Way Of The Word 