Jesus shows us the invisible God. The word was with God, and the word was God…and the word became flesh…and we have seen his glory (John 1:1, 14). Yet, many did not believe (John 1:10). The eyes of the heart are preeminent. The unseen seen remains unseen by those who will not see. Miracles mean nothing to those who insist to refuse. Resurrections reveal nothing to the unbelieving heart (Luke 16:31). So then we have this odd happenstance that those who saw Jesus did not see Jesus. Yet also we … [Read more...] about Blind Faith
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How Jesus Navigates Controversy and Culture
We live in a pluralistic society where ideas and cultures collide. As Christians, how should we navigate these collisions? Watching the ministry of Jesus gives us a clue. To any controversy Jesus brought grace and truth. Grace Jesus did not avoid controversy. He allowed all kinds of sketchy types and rejects to join him (Matthew 9:10). He talked with sinners and saints, conservatives and liberals, the religious and irreligious, Jewish zealots and Gentile heretics. And to all of these … [Read more...] about How Jesus Navigates Controversy and Culture
Bold Ministry
When we minister, we meet with our inadequacies. Or at least I do. I fall hopelessly short of the glory I proclaim. Paul says he is all things to all people. I can barely be some things to some people, and even then, not all the time. Paul preaches on the priority and picture of love, and I see how small my heart can be by comparison. When Jesus talks about sacrifice, I see in myself selfishness. Conclusion? I am not competent for ministry. Period. But neither are you. No one is … [Read more...] about Bold Ministry