The majesty of God’s beloved Son
On that unforgettable night on the Mount of Transfiguration, we see Jesus as we’ve never seen him before: arrayed in overwhelming glory. A good share of the reward for climbing…
When there’s no one to share the popcorn
How you can help support someone who has lost a spouse. Losing a spouse is one of life’s most difficult experiences, transforming a familiar world into something unfamiliar and unwelcome.…
Q&A: Has God promised to answer yes to all our prayer requests?
Has God promised to answer yes to all our prayer requests? In Matthew 7:7, Jesus makes a promise: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will…
Parent conversations: What’s your parenting catchphrase?
I have some homework for you this month. Ask your kids what your go-to parenting phrase is. Then stop and reflect. If your children are too young or can’t think…
My Christian life: A lay member serves as a law enforcement chaplain
A layperson serves gospel comfort to those who serve. A misdialed phone transfer, a post-wedding move, and a desire to serve. These are all factors that led Mark Kleisner to…
World news and commentary: February 2026
A word about Mary In November 2025, the Roman Catholic Church made headlines for dialing back some extreme statements about the virgin Mary. The Vatican office issued a formal statement…
My contact list
Every conversation, every act of love, and every moment we share the gospel ripple into eternity. I opened Google Contacts for the first time in ten years, and after more…
Please explain: How can we trust the Bible if it was written by human authors?
How can we trust the Bible if it was written by human authors? If we're going to hang our hope for eternity on what the Bible says, we want to…
Miracles in Mark: Lesson 2
Mark 6:45-56: Walking on water and changing hearts In this series, we are covering miracles in Mark, but which ones? I’ll tell you: representative ones. There are physical healings. We…