Culture change has been with us since the time of ancient Israel. One story from the church’s beginnings shows effective strategy and a heavy price.

Tension and conflict have been part of the human story since creation. Believers today dare not be dissuaded when faced with conflict because of their faith.

Isaiah’s description of Jesus would never make it on a job application. But his words explain why Jesus accomplished what we need most.

In our seasons of transition and uncertainty we must remember we are God’s treasured possession. God will provide a way forward.

The first step to being a servant is to become a learner. Maybe the servant Isaiah describes is you.

Isaiah told his people to remember the past . . . and to forget it for the sake of the better future God had in store for them. We do well even today to follow the same direction.

God is available to meet you in the silence. It is there that you might just hear him call you his friend.

Silence is hard to describe and sometimes difficult to experience. But in the noise we will never hear the voice of God.

Let’s step away from the angry debates about the next Supreme Court nomination and agree on our higher Authority.

Some folks are content with the same meal, same routine, same clothes, and the same friends. On the other hand, variety can spice things up.

The disciples were slow learners, just like we are. How long will it take for us to learn the lesson Jesus was teaching during his final night on earth?

The scribes and Pharisees played a power game with Jesus. But he confounded them all by pointing to a widow who gave up everything.

It appears modern-day disciples aren’t much different than the original group. At some point, we become afraid that Jesus doesn’t see our situation. We might even think we need to correct Jesus, instead of the other way around.

It’s actually not new to this election cycle. It’s definitely more visible in our digital world that allows instant, looping images of those who are called out for their comments and behaviors. But long before modern politics, it…

I guess the prophet Isaiah knew his opening line might get the attention of God’s beloved children. However, God is not feeling the love from his children. In fact, one…

Football has very specific rules about when and how contact between linemen can occur. Those rules are just the beginning of the rules about illegal and incidental contact, and fans on opposing sides never…