From the fall in (Gen. 3), the story of the Bible takes a downward turn. From the first murder where Cain kills his brother Abel (Gen. 4), t

Most of the time, growth happens outside of our comfort zone. This can be difficult because most of us like our comfort zone. Routines groun

Growing and maturing in the Lord is not all about us. At times, we approach growing in the Lord like we approach other goals. When we do so,

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit ag

The Bible, given the size and literary styles, can be intimidating to read. If we are honest, I think most Christians struggle with reading

I believe most Christians understand the importance of generosity. But what does generosity really look like in our lives? Why is it import

Laodicea is a lukewarm church. Jesus says they are neither hot nor cold (ref. Rev. 3:15). Jesus calls the church to humility, repentance, an

As the gospel of John closes, we circle back to the beginning. The disciples move from being huddled in fear to peace in the presence of Jes

Christians, in some ways, should stand out from the culture around them. How does Jesus treat the outcast, the lonely, the orphaned, and the

In baptism, Christians are connected to Christ and connected to the larger story of the Bible. The apostle Paul, in (Romans 6), brings forwa

Philadelphia, like Sardis, is a region known for earthquakes. The Lord's promise to those who overcome will be to make them a "...pillar in

Each of the gospel accounts highlights the baptism of Jesus. In this powerful moment, Jesus enters the Jordan River. Jesus is immersed as He