Can You See Clearly?
The Gospel of Mark, the shortest of the Gospels, prefaces its two main narrative pivots with the healing of a blind man. With remarkable irony, both examples demonstrate how the
Continue readingBe Truthful and Don’t Gossip
The apostle John’s third letter is the shortest book in the Bible, and yet it has some profound insights on how we should treat one another in the church. The
Continue readingFocus of Perspective
Peter asks “Why do we worship, pray, or follow Jesus? What do we tell people as reasons to receive the gospel message?” He goes on to describe how our focus
Continue readingWhy Do Good Things Happen To Bad People?
Asaph’s lament in Psalm 73 is the opposite of Job’s dilemma. For Job the question was, Why do bad things happen to good people? For Asaph it was the other
Continue readingRescuing Orphans in Kenya
Krista describes her experiences on a short-term missions trip to Kenya with her daughters. While there, they worked with people who are rescuing abandoned children in the urban slums of
Continue readingLonging for the Presence of God
Psalm 84 speaks of blessedness, living in divine favour. But it may be surprising to find out how we get there: homesickness, followed by homelessness and ultimately humility.
Continue readingFrom Fisherman to Fisher of Men
What does the apostle Peter have to say about growing in faith? Listen to an in-depth study of the first chapter of Peter’s second letter, asking, What has God done
Continue readingThree Words to Describe the End of Jesus Ministry
Rob Vandebelt summarizes the end of Jesus’s time and our reading with three words. Suffering, Kingdom and Waiting. He uses these three words that are thematic and shows how Jesus
Continue readingA Look at Judas Iscariot
Gordie takes a look at Judas Iscariot as a disciple and the difference between him and Jesus. He also walks through the upper room conversation in Matthew, Mark, Luke and
Continue readingMarriage, Children, and The Last Shall Be First
Shane Johnson speaks from Mark 10 and Matthew 19 speaking about the topics of Marriage, Children and The First being the Last. In marriage he speaks about leaving, cleaving, and
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