All of us at one point will face the doorway into eternity. Jesus warns us of what awaits those who are unprepared for that moment, but graciously also offers us the way into a glorious eternity with Him.
Stewardship. The idea that we have been gifted something, and are responsible for taking care of it. God has given us good gifts. He has given us the life we live, He has given us His Kingdom to share. Are we stewarding those well? Join me as w
Alexander Pope wasn't far off when he said "to err is human, to forgive, divine." Forgiveness is really that difficult, can we as mere mortals really be expected to forgive EVERY time? We dive into Luke 17, Matthew 18, and Luke 7 to see what Je
While all Jesus' parables can be defined as "Kingdom Parables," there are a few that teach us specific lessons about the Kingdom of God. Join me as we look at these and what lessons they can teach us.
We all love a good story! In the Gospels, Jesus uses this love of story to help us understand spiritual realities. Join me as I lay a foundation for us to understand the Parables of Jesus.
In the first of a series of discussions on the nature of Scripture, I and a close friend discuss the importance of allowing the Scriptures to say what they say...nothing more, nothing less. You can contact [email protected] for more in
In one of the more dramatic passages in the New Testament, Paul lays clear the battle we are a part of. What is our role in the battle? This question and more are answered in our wrap up of the book of Ephesians.
Holiness is vital for the people of God, but what does that mean? What is holiness and why is it important? I discuss this in this episode of Journey through the Bible.
Paul's first practical exhortation in Ephesians is for us to walk in unity. This unity is not something we can contrive, it comes as a work of the Holy Spirit.
Paul spends the first three chapters of Ephesians detailing the power and the work of Christ. Here in chapter 4, he begins transition to our response. Since the power of Christ is at work in your life, what does that mean? The answer to that is
In Paul's discussion on the peace that Jesus brought between the Jewish people and the Gentiles, he brings out an important lesson for us: Jesus can and does bring peace to a divided world. This peace happens in submission to His Lordship. Join
In a beautiful and enormous display of His power, Jesus saves us and brings life to our dead hearts! Join us on this episode to hear about who we were before Christ, who we are with Christ, and how His power is what makes the difference.
Paul sets up his thesis for Ephesians here in the latter half of chapter one, proclaiming that Jesus holds all the power and authority necessary to effectuate the changes in our lives that Paul talks about throughout the book. Paul also offers
In these first few verses of Ephesians, Paul writes a stunningly exciting ode of praise to God for His plan of salvation. We are redeemed by Christ, to the Father, for His glory! Join us as we dive into this praise psalm and seek to grasp the e
Ephesians is a practical and powerful lesson on how the power of Jesus works in us and through us to change us. This broad overview intro to Ephesians sets the stage for one of Paul's greatest teachings. Click the link to access a note sheet yo
"Blessed" and "Persecution" don't make a lot of sense together like Jesus states in Matthew 5, and yet we are told that we are blessed in persecution, and even more that we are to rejoice in it! What is Jesus saying and how do we make sense of
Peace is not the absence of conflict, but calm in the midst of conflict. In this episode, I discuss what peace really is and how we can be peacemakers. We produce peace because we possess peace, that is we are connected to the Prince of Peace--
We are told we will flourish in the Kingdom of God with pure hearts. What does that mean? Join me as I discuss the importance of living with a pure heart and the blessings that come with it!
Our God is a merciful God. He has modeled mercy for us, and as a result desires for us to be people of mercy. What does that mean? Take a listen as we continue our Journey through the Bible.