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It’s already dark, and Jesus hasn’t shown up yet
Jesus’ stroll across the surface of the Sea is something of a classic story. Whether they believe the account or not, most people can place the reference, “walking on water.” It’s a popularized Jesus trademark. As I read the story, this “trademark” is familiar enough that I don’t gasp in amazement or laugh [...]
Mathematically, we’re doomed
They knew that it was irrational. They thought it was impossible – to feed a crowd of well over 5,000 people with nothing. Well, not quite nothing. Two fish. Five loaves of bread. The disciples scratched their heads and tried to convince the Rabbi to send the people away. Jesus didn’t see the problem, though. [...]
We believe
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being [...]
Faithful Enough
Joseph (of the Old Testament) is typically thought of as a “Bible hero,” one of the great patriarchs of the faith. And rightfully so. He has an incredible story. He models faith, humility, perseverance, and victory for us. But I’ll be honest – his story used to bother me. I couldn’t identify with him because [...]
The state of the Church
The question of the state of the Church, much like that of the state of the union, is a controversial topic. Maybe some people would say, “The church is doing fine.” Others might say, “The church is failing its mission.” I would say that neither of those perspectives would be sufficient. The Church is not [...]
The royal official
The royal official who appears in Scripture at the end of John 4 was an important man who worked for the tetrarch of Galilee. He was also the father of a sick son. He made a decision to leave his dying boy’s bedside, to travel more than 20 miles of rough terrain by foot to [...]