He’s not hidden from our sight
“After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight” (Acts 1:9). What is your biggest frustration in life today?…
At God’s right hand
What Jesus’ ascension means to me. Jesus lived on this earth for about 33 years, keeping God’s law perfectly. As our Savior, he paid the full price for the sins…
The view from above
The ascensions of both Elijah and Jesus offer encouragement to us who remain below. Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the airplane? I usually choose…
Appreciating the clouds
A cloudy day or a sunny day? What would you rather have? I think most people would choose a sunny day. If that is you, I am hoping that by…
Now what?
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of…
Ascension paradoxes
The ascension of Jesus concluded his earthly life among us but also created a beginning for us. Have you ever found someone who erases the distance between the spiritual and…
King David and our future King: Article 5
We can face any challenge with confidence and courage in Christ, knowing that the kingdom is his—and ours—forever. David returned triumphantly with his men and their rescued families to Ziklag.…
Q&A: Why are the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension important for the disciples and for us?
Jesus finished his work of paying for the sins of the whole world by dying on the cross. But how can we be sure our sins are paid for? On the…
Building God’s kingdom in Parrish
“There are tremendous opportunities to share the love of Jesus in Parrish and bring more people into God’s kingdom, and we want to support the ministry as much as we…