Living in a Cul-De-Sac of Bitterness

Bitterness is a treacherous cul-de-sac to land in. The Greek word for “bitterness” here is used three other times in the New Testament.

The Mother of Nations and Hidden Servants

We have all been given spiritual gifts to use in God’s great big rescue mission. Some giftings are more visible than others, while others are essential in seemingly invisible, behind-the-scenes

The Making of a Great Name

We live in a world that pushes us to make a great name for ourselves. Whether it’s going viral as an influencer on social media, being famous as an artist,

Advent Week 4: Trusting the Great Composer

Depending on the context, the Greek word for “demonstrates” in verse 8 has been translated “to stand near in approval,” “to show, prove, establish, exhibit.”

Advent Week 3: Good News Came at the Darkest Time

Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. By trade, their lifestyle would’ve been one of humble and meager means. Advent week 3. Joy.

Advent Week 2: Perfect Peace

The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. This word occurs over 250 times in the Old Testament. It refers to relationships between people, nations, and God with men.

Advent Week 1: Hope Requires Risk

What is hope? Is it mere wishful thinking? Why do some people seem to spill over with hope while others can’t even find the cup?

Jesus is the Most Inclusive and Most Exclusive

Issues of inclusion and exclusion lie at the heart of our society’s most contested social issues. Is Jesus inclusive or exclusive?

Thanksgiving Perspective from a Refugee Mother, NFL Towel

At the end of our time with the refugees, a mother came up to me and asked me to take a picture of her new Seattle Seahawks bath towel.

Why Do the Nations Rage?

Why do the nations rage? When the enemies of God take counsel together and unite in their hatred, the animosity doesn’t dissolve on its own.