“My life”: Part 2
Jesus’ purpose in laying down his life was so that after three days he could take it up victoriously. It was my first experience with death. I’ll never forget standing…
“My life”: Part 1
Jesus laid down his life so that life comes to us. “Mine!” cries the two-year-old to his one-year-old sister who has unknowingly laid hands on a favorite toy. “It’s my…
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…
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…
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…
What makes Christmas Christmas?
Christmas isn’t about what we do. It’s about Christ coming to earth to do what we were unable to do. I have a secret. And it’s about Christmas. It might…
My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…
A thought: Mary
Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not characterize her as anyone special. He just says that the mother of Jesus,…
Q&A: I know that we are saved by grace apart from works, but how can it be that easy?
I know that we are saved by grace apart from works, but that seems too easy. How can that be how it works? What is grace? Grace is God’s undeserved…