Was Jesus Serious When He Said That?

We love our pets. We especially love the affection we might receive from them. Have you ever wondered how often that affection has more to do with what they want from you? I’ve noticed my daughter’s cat is especially friendly right around meal time. We can probably ask the same question about our own actions, … Read more

The Same Yet Different: The shocking blessings of Jesus

The 2026 College Football National Championship game involves two teams who have not been in the national championship conversation for several years. One team, Indiana, holds the record for the most losses ever by a college football team. Many people find it refreshing that this year’s championship doesn’t involve the same few teams that have … Read more

Gone Fishing: Following Jesus When We Feel Unqualified

I can remember a family vacation where there were many opportunities to go fishing. With anticipation, I bought all the gear and was excited about the possibilities. I didn’t catch a thing. Eventually I figured out that I enjoyed fishing, but the things I enjoyed about fishing had nothing to do with fishing itself. I … Read more

Following Jesus: Understanding His Priorities

The Bible doesn’t tell us much about the early life of Jesus. What we do see is his first couple of years, and then an account of his family visiting the temple. That’s it. As we begin our series on following Jesus, we take a look at what’s next: when Jesus prepares to begin his … Read more