He Knew What Was Coming: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
I’ve read about Jesus’ crucifixion many times, and I’ve heard the words that He died for our sins more times than I could…
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The Sheep and the Goats: Faith, Grace, and Judgment
Sometimes I look back on a situation and wonder why I didn’t do something. Maybe I noticed someone who could have used a…
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His First Answer Was No: The Parable of the Two Sons
I sometimes wonder how many people have been kept at a distance from Jesus because of the people who claim to follow Him….
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Now That You Know Who Jesus Is—What Are You Going to Do With Him?
There are questions we can keep at a comfortable distance. We can read about them, talk about them, and even have strong opinions…
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The Father Who Ran to His Son
Most of us know the story as the parable of the prodigal son. The younger son asks for his inheritance, leaves home, wastes…
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He Will Never Leave You
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid;…
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Why the Cross Makes Sense Only With God
Sometimes the things that are hardest to understand about Christianity are the things that make me believe it even more. The cross is…
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The Righteous for the Unrighteous
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” — 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV) There…
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If God Is Good, Why Hell?
I don’t particularly like thinking about hell. I don’t think many people do. Honestly, I would rather not believe anyone ends up there….
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Jesus After His Resurrection Appearances: Why Didn’t They Recognize Him?
There is something about the accounts of Jesus after His resurrection that I find almost hard to get my head around. These were…
