As humans we are ever seeking to make meaning of the world around us. Moments of pain and suffering are no different. We tell ourselves that if we can make sense of why something is happening, we can endure it. As followers of Jesus we may be tempted to believe that...
As we begin the second week of Lent, let’s turn our eyes and our hearts to the humility of Jesus. Rather than attempting to summarize the humility of Jesus in our own words, let us read Philippians 2:6-8. “Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not...
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the forty day season of Lent. Earlier this week we discussed the benefit of observing Lent. With the Spirit’s help, this season of self-denial helps us fight against our natural bent toward self-absorption and focus on our sin,...