Laugher can be a mark of scorn, surprise, and unbridled joy. The story of Isaac's birth is a story of laughter in many forms that points us to our greatest joy and contentment in Jesus Christ.
5 Keys to Disciple Making (Matthew 28:16-20)
How to be go about making disciples? Jesus gives us the guidelines in Matthew 28:16-20. How are you engaged in making disciples?
Idols (Exodus 20:4-6)
God tells the Israelites to not make a graven image. What does that mean for us today? Does it have any relevance? In short, yes. Idolatry is the perverse desire to domesticate deity, and it is an ever-present danger for us.
Other Gods (Exodus 20:1-3)
Are the 10 Commandments to be celebrated or reviled? Cherished or rejected? We begin a series on the 10 Commandments and look at what it means to have no other gods.
Approaching a Righteous God
The Patriarch, Abraham, pleads with God to save the residents of Sodom. How do we approach a righteous God when we we ourselves are so unrighteous?
On and Off the Beaten Path
As Christians, we're "prone to wander... prone to leave the God" we love, as the old hymn goes. Because of that danger, we're called to bring each other back.
Things We Pray For
As James' letter draws to a close, he emphasizes that prayer is the basic posture of the Christian life. Prayer is for everything, but he makes a special note about healing and forgiveness.
(Don't) Swear It's True
In one short verse, James offers a profound challenge: Christians must have a radical commitment to the truth.
Prepared for Patience
Life can be feel burdensome sometimes. But even when existence is painful, we must endure in patience. James points us to three things necessary to do just that.
Economics 201
Pointing to four abuses of wealth, James warns that judgment is looming on those who abuse their wealth.