What Does It Mean to be the Church?

Many people answer this question in different ways. We might think that it requires a two-part answer such as, ‘we … More

Holy Sexuality 2: Being Faithful in a Changed World

Last week, when Susan and I went to Chicago for a Pastoral Leadership Institute Immersion that our church sent us … More

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God … More

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ … More

I want to begin this post on Holy Sexuality with a confession. And my confession is that I have been … More

Come home to Jesus and find in him all that your heart truly desires.

“[Jesus said,] “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his … More

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: ‘May the Lord bless … More

Intro: Just south of the border with the United States, in Tijuana, is Mexico’s most notorious prison, La Mesa State … More

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So … More