Fear is a merciless slave-master, driving us to the end of self. But neither exhaustion from nor recognition of our own fear actually breaks its hold nor relieves us from its demand. Fear cannot be managed and will not allow faith; it must be crucified for faith to break through. ...
18-0513: Jesus died as God so those who believe in His Name would receive eternal life in Him. The gospel of John brings us to Jesus trial, sentencing and crucifixion to show how Jesus died for sin. The trial is a travesty of justice like none other, and the sentence completely unjust. But God...
18-0506: Christians live in Jesus’ victory when He centers life by walking in Him as truth. John 18 records the arrest and trial of Jesus. This passage shows the powers of the world vying for position and dominance to satisfy their goals. The battle is propagated under a lie which entangles all who try...
18-0422: Jesus makes every Christ-follower a priest of His Kingdom to serve His mission in the world. Jesus gives his final instructions to the disciples before the crucifixion. He prepares them for the new era that is to come, following His resurrection. It is more than the disciple fully understand, for obvious reasons. But...
What’s the worst day you’ve ever had? What made it the worst? Actually, let’s not discuss it. Thinking about *that* day has a tendency to make *this* day the worst. Let me ask you this instead. What if *that* day could be redeemed, fully made right for good and glory? Redemption sometimes means good...