The resurrection of Jesus is doubted by some. That’s okay. May be you are one of those who doubt. The resurrection is not the only thing or area for doubt. It is part of our nature as humans to doubt. You may doubt sometimes whether God hears your prayers, doubt whether things are going to […]
Jesus is the resurrection and the life. His resurrection from death foreshadows our own. He left the grave behind – so shall we. This incredibly significant truth is a “game-changer” and gives believers an eternal perspective that transcends the troubles of this life and world, and suffuses our worldview and lifestyle with hope, faith, and […]
What do you struggle with? Betrayal, loneliness, failure, illness, being forsaken, ostracized, or unwanted? As we look forward to Easter and the great victory the death and resurrection of Jesus means for you, me, and the whole world, let us pause and consider the harrowing time Jesus went through on his last night before death. […]
There is a story in John 11 that reminds us during times of crisis (such as now), whether they are national, community, family or individual crisis, who God is and how we are to understand God in the midst of our pain, fear, or uncertainty. Jesus is Lord not only in the midst of our […]
As we continue to weather the uncertainties thrust upon us by the COVID-19, let us hold firmly to the truth that God sees us, he is in this difficult times with us, and is Sovereign over it. There are many people who feel, and are treated as, invisible around us. People on the margins of […]
During times of uncertainty and fear we have hope. We can turn to Jesus who is our hope for assurance and peace. God loves you and receives you as you are! Luke 15 describes this amazing love of God that gives us hope and invites us to participate in Jesus to receive others as we […]
Main Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2:2 To embrace Jesus is to know him and share him. To share Jesus is to share life – love, joy, peace, accountability, and reconciliation. We share life with family, with our young people, with each other, and with those God place in our sphere of influence. Are you sharing Jesus? […]
To embrace Jesus is to embrace the Father’s eternal life that is freely given to us in Jesus with his resurrection from the dead. God has placed eternity in the human heart. The story of Easter and the resurrection of the Lord is the story of our eternal life assured in Jesus. Resurrection Sunday confirms […]
Main Scriptures: Isa. 50:4-9; John 12:12-16; 3:16-17 To embrace Jesus is to embrace the Father’s love that is freely given to us in Jesus with his sacrifice on the cross. The story of Easter is a story of sacrificial love. To accept God’s love in Jesus is to be moved in response – the sincere […]
Main Scriptures: Luke 7:36-50; Eph. 1:3-7 To embrace Jesus is to embrace the Father’s forgiveness that is freely given to us in Jesus with his sacrifice on the cross. The story of Easter is a story of forgiveness that flows from sacrificial love. To accept God’s forgiveness in Jesus is to be moved in response […]