Is being called a “Doubting Thomas” really fair? When Jesus first appears to the disciples, Thomas is not there. All he asks is to be included the same way his friends had been included. Doubt is an important and healthy…
Belief and faith are mysterious things. They grow and evolve in each of us as human beings. We can often mistake a “breakthrough” as a conclusion. The opposite is quite true. Breakthroughs of faith will lead us into new seasons…
The parables of Jesus have ignited interest and debate for years. Jesus' teaching often require a sense of effort on our part to hear them and keep hearing them. The Parable of the Seeds is not different. In this week's…
We all face moments in our lives where we feel a sense of self-doubt. The lack of confidence can keep us from becoming the very person God wants us to be in the fullness of his love. Moses carries with…
A popular idiom is, “God works in mysterious ways.” While there may be a mystery to God's purposes and will, sometimes God works in overt and public ways. In the case of Joseph, the soon-to-be-husband of Mary, we find a…
Mary is the first Christian. before miracles, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection she believes in the gospel of Jesus. How? When she first hears the message of Jesus, as incredible as it is, she simply states, “May it be with me…
Social media lures us into thinking that posting a picture on Instagram or posting a statement to Twitter are DOING something. While social media has many benefits, this false notion of acting without actually acting is dangerous. The faith of…
The work of discipleship is central to the work of the church and every person that is part of it. We often question how it gets done and where the authority to do discipleship comes from. God's promise is to…
There are moments in our lives when we are seeking direction. We pray and ask God to show the way. What we often mean is, “God, show me everything and the result, then I will decide.” Being a follower of…
The Book of James opens a new way of thinking for people in the midst of suffering, hardship, and even persecution. This week's episode explores some of these deep themes of listening and humility. For James, wisdom is the foundation…