After listing the Old Testament faithful in chapter 11’s “Hall of Faith,” the author of Hebrews gives his final example of faith: Jesus. Jesus modeled faith, the “conviction of things unseen” (Hebrews...  Read More

On a clear night, we can see about 6,000 stars in the sky with the naked eye.  But that’s just a fraction of the stars that exist.  Scientists estimate there are 2 trillion galaxies with 100 billion s...  Read More

Among other things, the Pharisees were joy-stealers. They thought that any form of celebrating was very unspiritual. In their twisted thinking, the religious life is one of self-inflicted suffering an...  Read More

In Ezekiel 34 you can read about the distinctions between “other” shepherds and “the good shepherd.” “Other” shepherds don’t strengthen the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring back what is ...  Read More

In this season we remember when Jesus was brought into the world. He came quietly, as an infant! Yet born a king. Few knew it. Mary had some inkling, and treasured it. The shepherds had revelation, an...  Read More

During the holidays our home is filled with various nativity scenes. They help me reflect on that moment in human history when Jesus Christ took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14.) However, there...  Read More