Good Morning Friends, Scholars disagree on how Jesus related to the written and oral traditions, but they agree on this—Jesus confronted the religious and political leaders of His day and was never predictable. He honored the Law as God’s revelation, yet He placed mercy above ritual, prioritized moral truth over ceremonial purity, and interpreted the … Continue reading How Relevant Is The Old Testament Law In An Age Of Grace? →

Good Morning Friends, Today’s devotional that weaves three passages together. The scripture centers on our thirst, God’s grace, and the character of the Creator of the Universe who meets us where we are whether it is in our complaint, in hope, or in an honest expression of need.Still we wonder... Why Did God Bring Us To … Continue reading Why Did God Bring Us To This Place And Time? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we have two stories of betrayal, and they should concern us if our hearts are convicted of falling into this pit. So, we consider, When Jealousy and Power Collide What Happens To Our Hearts? Summary of the Scriptures Joseph is loved more than his brothers, and their jealousy hardens into hatred. When … Continue reading When Jealousy and Power Collide What Happens To Our Hearts? →

Good Morning Friends, This last week the Jewish holiday based on the book of Esther called Purim was celebrated. The history of the story in many ways reflected the events that are taking place now in the Middle East. Both involve at the core the issue of human rights and who decides what these rights … Continue reading Who Is the Lazarus At Our Gate? Where Is God Calling Us To Stand? →

Good Morning Friends, James and John were gifted, passionate disciples, but their boldness earned them the nickname sons of thunder. Like many parents, their mother longed for their success and safety. So just days before Jesus entered Jerusalem, she asked Him to grant her sons the places of honor at His right and left in … Continue reading Will We Walk In The Prophetic Path Of Jesus? →

Good Morning Friends, Lent keeps bringing us back to obedience, repentance, and the truth that nothing can separate us from God’s forgiveness except our own unwillingness to turn toward Him. We must not become our own stumbling block. When we seek the Lord, He gives us power to begin again and to grow into the … Continue reading Why Is It So Hard To Repent? →

Good Morning Friends, Transfiguration Sunday was a few weeks ago, yet its light still centers today’s readings. We remain in a season of reflection on the journey to the cross, preparing for the ongoing change Christ’s resurrection brings to our lives. Scripture shows us the tension between our inner fears and our outward witness. Even … Continue reading What Fruit Will We Fear, And What Fear Will We Refuse? →

Good Morning Friends, God’s offer is simple and stunning: new life not based on what we can do, but on what Jesus has already done. Like a wedding proposal, grace waits for our “Yes.” Yet we often resist because we want control. And when life feels unfair, we blame God, avoid responsibility, or hide behind … Continue reading Are You Ready To Follow Jesus’ Love When Life Seems Unfair? →