Similar to the first disciples of Jesus, we too can fail to live up to our calling. In these moments it is wonderful to know that God’s grace is greater than our failure. Even m...
read moreWe long to hold onto the familiar. However, Jesus is raised into the new life of God, the unknown. He has been raised from the dead; not to the old life that is ruled by death b...
read moreIt is significant that the king of Israel—the Lord over all—comes to his city and his people riding a donkey’s colt rather than on a war horse. Let’s face it, Jesus doesn’t meet...
read moreThere is little doubt that death is powerful. Anyone who has looked on the body of a loved one who has died has the overwhelming sense that they are ‘gone.’ With that death, the...
read moreThe voice we follow matters. Jesus offers us an opportunity to discern between himself and the alternative(s). Only he is the Good Shepherd and this can be known because he lays...
read moreSpiritual arrogance is a problem. We can become so morally upright that we lose sight of God’s grace, both to ourselves and to others. This occurs when we become so entrenched i...
read moreJesus is a figure that continues to divide people today. Who is he? Our answer to that question determines the level of authority we allow him, which determines our willingness ...
read moreAs Wesleyans, we believe that a believer can choose to leave Jesus. This is essential for belief itself to be real. However, it is heartbreaking when this occurs because no one ...
read moreThe in-breaking of the Word is sudden and surprising, yet the event does not remake us without our consent or our participation. It is an extraordinary question, “do you want to...
read moreThe process of the old world passing away is a painful one. As humans we attempt to understand and, perhaps, even try to contain the event. Jesus cuts across all such attempts b...
read moreWe often ask for renewal and pray for revival, but we seldom think of the cost. Renewal and revival are painful processes, especially to those who are committed to the status qu...
read moreThese are familiar opening words “In the Beginning. . .,” but there is a sudden twist “. . . was the word.” John whipsaws our attention between the pages...
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