My grandpa was a carpenter, and my dad is really good at woodworking and unfortunately I didn't inherit any of their skills.
Jesus knew the pain of unreliable friends, as Peter denied Him thrice despite being forewarned. And yet, Jesus remained loyal, accepting the cross out of love. His unwavering friendship offers an eternal assurance of love, loyalty, and forgiveness, contrasting the faltering nature of human alliances.
When I was a young child, one of the rules that we had in my parent's house was thou shalt not use bad words.
One question that we get a lot with our college students is, how do I know what I should do with my life?
I wasn't raised in the church. When I first attended church, I remarked at how often Jesus’ suffering and death were mentioned.
How would you rank yourself on a scale of goodness? Or how would you even measure that scale?
As a pastor's kid, I went to a lot of funerals growing up.
I need it! You probably said those words at one point or another. When I was younger, I said those words a lot.
It seems that Paul, Saint Paul, had been challenged about his credentials.
In Matthew 26:6-13, a woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, causing controversy among the disciples. Mary's genuine love is contrasted with Judas's greed, emphasizing the significance of her act. Her humble faith and devotion to Jesus are highlighted, as she prepares him for his sacrifice. This powerful story resonates as a testament of true devotion.
My wife and I were so excited when our eldest child was old enough to babysit.
Why do we sing this? This man was literally saying, God, I can die now.