Some people are unsettled by Jesus’ overturning of tables. We tend to imagine Jesus as always meek, mild, and kind. That Jesus could become angry reminds us that God in God’s...

In the 1970s, a theory was promoted that humans have six basic emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger. I’ve heard—and preached—a lot of sermons on happiness, sadness, fear, and...

For some reason, more and more people ask me to prove the Christian faith these days. Prove that God is real. Prove that Jesus is more than a historical figure but...

As a pastor, teacher, and leader, I spend a good amount of time trying not to be thought of as foolish. I’d venture to say that, unless you are in a...

Have you ever been in a setting that absolutely took your breath away? Many of us experience this sensation out in nature. On one such occasion for me, I was with...

The structure of the Ten Commandments is important to note. The first three commandments focus on loving God, and the next seven commandments focus on loving neighbor. I find it interesting...

I was in a conversation once with a teenager about freedom. The teen defined freedom as the ability to do what you want. This teenager is not alone; many people define...

Some things are just counterintuitive. For example, if we want more energy, expending it through exercise generally gives us more energy than resting too much. If we want to steer a...

After becoming the first disciple to declare that Jesus is the Messiah, Peter turns around and rebukes Jesus for saying that he must suffer, be rejected, and be killed. Some interpret...

As a pastor—as a professional “person of faith”—I am keenly aware that I am expected to set a good example not only in my congregation but also for the people I...