Martin Luther said that religion is the default mode of the human heart. He knew that we are constantly tempted to rely on what we do for God, instead of relying what he has done for us in Christ.  Th...  Read More

Christians today commonly speak of three different options for engaging ideas and practices in the world. We can reject them as inappropriate and unhelpful. We can receive them as good and helpful. Or...  Read More

As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.Psalm 42:1Loving other people is the second greatest commandment. Changing our thinking and our ways we put others’ needs ahead of...  Read More

Examine me, O Lord, and try me;Test my mind and my heart.Psalm 26:2Fasting, whether it is all food or just certain things, should cause us to look within ourselves. Look within to what motivates us to...  Read More

Acts of personal sacrifice and spiritual development are woven through scripture.  Scripture also encourages us to help those in need. The Old Testament is filled with statements to care for widows, o...  Read More

Just as we set aside time to spiritually prepare for Christmas Day, it makes sense to set aside time to prepare for the two most important days of the Christian year - Good Friday and Easter. Lent is ...  Read More

Many Scriptures remind us that physical sacrifices are only valuable if they’re given with your whole heart. The prophet Samuel told King Saul, “To obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22). And...  Read More

Lent (40 Days of Purpose) is a door, an entry way, for people to connect or reconnect with Jesus. Investing the time to observe Lent is spiritually worthwhile, said Noland.  Time is hard for many peop...  Read More

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20W...  Read More

“Christ has indeed risen from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.”I Corinthians 15: 20Paul assures us of Christ’s resurrection but also our ultimate destiny: that we too will b...  Read More

“Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, ...  Read More

“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!”‭‭Revelation‬ ‭2:4‬ ‭NLT‬‬Ash Wednesday is the day when the journey toward Easter begins. I would like to s...  Read More