Psalm 130: When rocks fall
“DANGER! Falling Rocks!” the sign said. We were traveling down a secondary road alongside a steep cliff in the mountains of Colorado. What should we do? Turn the car engine…
Bible study: Freedom in service
When it comes to serving Jesus, there is no one right way to thank Jesus for his gift of salvation. Yet sometimes we get the idea that our service is…
What does this mean for me? Article 6
God uses stuff. God spoke and it was so. The expansive sky. The depths of the sea. The great birds of the air and the smallest insect that crawls unnoticed.…
Bible study: Spiritual gifts
Some Christians believe they have not been given spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:7 reminds us of the opposite, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for…
What does this mean for me? Article 5
How does Christ's resurrection redefine your scars? There's a story behind every scar on your body. The scar on your shin from when you crashed your bike. The scar on…
What does this mean for me? Article 4
Does Jesus really understand me? “We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every…
Bible study: Rejoice in your status!
Low self-esteem seems to be an issue today. But can anyone truly have high self-esteem? If you think about it, no. My “self” is the problem because I know that…
Bible study: Baptismal blessings
Baptism connects us to our Father in heaven and makes us part of his family. The church has described Baptism as “an individual application of the Word” and the “visible…
What does this mean for me? Article 3
How do you measure your value? How do you measure your value? Do you play the comparison game? A student is convinced that worth is measured in GPAs. A mom…