King David and our future King: Article 3
For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric rise. David had been a lowly shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep and…
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
The trial had finally ended. As I prepared to leave the parking garage after the sentencing, one of the jurors stopped me. “Were you with the man who was on…
It is finished.
One sentence can permanently change your life. “Your mother and I are getting a divorce.” “I’m pregnant.” “You passed your driver’s test.” If it is true that one sentence can…
Q&A: Is it wrong to have a cross with Jesus’ body on it?
Since God forbade “graven images” in the Old Testament, is it wrong to have a cross with Jesus’ body on it? God commanded Israel, “You shall not make for yourself…
Bible contradictions?
The cross of Christ helps us reconcile what can seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Critics of the Bible attempt to discredit the Bible with a variety of strategies.…
Granny’s cross
An unexpected discovery from the past has a message for today. I remember my Granny. That’s what we respectfully called her. She was a small, determined woman with gray hair…
Don’t turn away
Journeying with Jesus to the cross is not a pretty sight. It’s uncomfortable. It’s necessary. It’s heartbreaking. It’s beautiful. As a school-aged girl, I attended a passion play with family…
Moments of decision
Jesus decided to continue on his journey to the cross for us. A moment of decision. As Jesus’ disciples argued about who was the greatest, would the Savior of the…
Take up your cross
Jesus warns us we will face opposition and suffering as his followers, but he also promises us a place in his Father’s house. Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Christian who…