Why was Jesus’ manger such a crowded place? Around this one baby gathered a vast crowd: smelly shepherds from the fields, lavish stargazers from Babylon, faithful yet exhausted Mary and Joseph, and simple townsfolk from Bethlehem. It was a truly...
On the night the world forever changed, angels declared, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” It is one of the great gifts of the gospel, the promise of peace on earth.
When we understand how God created us uniquely and on purpose, it makes an awesome difference! How we interact with friends at school and in family relationships can be transformed as we move toward Jesus and take others with us. Children &...
You’re surrounded by people, yet feel alone. Do you ever experience that in the church lobby or at a worship gathering? What does it take for a big church to feel smaller? For strangers to feel like friends and family?
I often encounter people who’ve been turned off by religion. Typically, they’ve been worn down by a pragmatic approach to the gospel that makes it impossible to follow.