Lent
Loving Obedience
When you think of the word “obedience,” what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Continue ReadingHumble God
I wonder if you, like me, find the description of God being humble somewhat of an oxymoron.
Continue ReadingSafety Not Guaranteed
“Safety not guaranteed.” In the midst of an ad with a sci-fi edge, it was this phrase that helped ground things for many.
Continue ReadingSabbath: Romans 5:1–11
As we mark the weekly sabbath rest during this Lenten season, take time to meditate on today’s passage, reflecting on its relation to Philippians 2:5–11.
Continue ReadingHow Do We Glorify the Lord?
God is so good in his very character, and that character has expressed itself in many and various blessings.
Continue ReadingMirror Stories
The story of Joseph is familiar to most Christians. For those who aren’t familiar, today’s lectionary passage from the book of Psalms provides an excellent summation.
Continue ReadingThe Unthinkable
This is one of Jesus’s most interesting parables. Every other parable is set within the agrarian society of the first century audience.
Continue ReadingInstead . . .
Philippians 2:7 begins with a word that indicates something is about to change. It points to an alternative way.
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