Last week, I had a long conversation with a friend of mine regarding the connection between baptism, salvation, and church membership (I know, nerdy pastor stuff). During this conversation, we found that we differed regarding the timeline of baptism and church...
As the holiday season is quickly approaching, I want to pause, take a minute, and ask you a question. What do you want? No, not for Christmas, but from Christ? I’ve been pondering on this thought this week — When I think about what I want from Jesus, what is it? Are...
My Grandmother reflected on her long life and said, “I don’t know why God leaves me here”. From her perspective, she didn’t want to be a burden to others in her aged, and declining health. While seeking humility, she was comparing her abilities as a...
Jesus told his disciples to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matt. 22:37). We call this statement the first of two great commandments. The second follows it, as Jesus says, “You shall love your neighbor as...
