When Jesus Meets You Where You Are
The resurrection of Jesus is more than history. It’s a personal encounter with a living Savior who still meets people right where they are.
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WHY BAPTISM IS A CHRISTIAN’S FIRST, NEXT STEP
“You want a hot tub on the stage?“ The Program Director for the Yukon Arts Centre asked for clarification. “Yup!” I Replied. “For baptisms!” “Well that’s a first!” He exclaimed. We had booked the Arts Centre for our quarterly Celebration Sunday. A service designed to celebrate the next steps of commitment that people are taking in…
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4 TRUTHS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE SINGING “HOSANNA!”
It’s a Palm Sunday tradition. On Palm Sunday, the word “Hosanna” appears in songs and readings, and the pastor generally mentions it at some point. But why is it important? Is “Hosanna” just something we say and sing on Palm Sunday out of tradition? Or does it mean something greater? Can it mean something greater? Can…
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A CHARGE OF LIFE & CONFESSION
One With Eternal Significance. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul issues the following charge: “Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate…
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THE FEAR AND JOY OF MEETING JESUS
Afraid, Yet Filled with Joy This week, Matthew 28:8 has been my focus. Today, I’d like to share my post-verse 8 thoughts: The Fear and Joy of Meeting Jesus In case you missed my previous posts, I begin the week with a post focused on verse 8 titled, “Celebrating Easter with a Single Verse from…
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Bible | Discipleship | Gospels
Have You Ever Been Joyfully Terrified?
“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.” (Matthew 28:8) Note this specific phrase: “Afraid, yet filled with joy.” The women’s emotional state is my focus. How is this possible? Let’s find out together!
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Your Easter Invitation Could Make All the Difference
This Easter, a simple invitation could change someone’s eternal future.
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Turning 34 and Reflecting on Easter
Reflecting on Easter and turning 34, I find a bittersweet connection to Christ’s ministry and my own journey.
