The world loves us for accomplishments and social standing, but God’s love can’t be earned. The Apostle Paul has strong language for those who teach otherwise.

I used to associate repentance with punishment and judgment. But in Rosh Hashanah repentance is an invitation to return home and recall who God says you are.

Wait, what? Jesus is both God and God’s son? How do we know? Explore the scriptures with me on the blog to learn why we know Jesus is God.

Why does the resurrected Jesus breathe on his disciples to give them the Holy Spirit? Let’s discover the Old Testament connection to new life in Christ.

Can we compare two prayer requests? The author of Mark points to the comparison by repeating “What do you want?” in two adjacent stories. What do we learn?

On Ash Wednesday, some people put ashes on their foreheads. What does that mean? Is it biblical? Who does it?

The body of Christ is a community in which all members are equally valued and essential. Sound like good news? You’re invited! Put an end to striving for status and success.

Sunday School stories provide a foundation, but the Bible gains real meaning when the stories connect to reveal the one story: God’s persistent, unfailing love for us.

I’m back and I have good news! What’s next for me? Speak, Lord… Your servant is listening.

I was so excited! God had used me and it felt great! I wanted more of these moments and wanted others to have them too. So I said “Take my life and use it.”