Peter’s first letter calls its readers to a living hope while encouraging them to steward their suffering. The promise of salvation is not that if you give your life to…
The resurrection of Jesus has enormous implications. It means that our rescue is complete. That is, we are forgiven fully, freely, and forever. It means that we are saved from…
At first glance, Jesus' final moments on the cross seem like defeat. Darkness, evil, and death have won. But it is here that Jesus shows us what faith and trust…
Mark’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus mirrors that of a Roman triumphal procession. The crucifixion of Jesus was not a defeat. It was a victory. God has turned the…
In the first half of the crucifixion account Jesus is mocked, insulted, laughed at, humiliated, and shamed. Not only was Jesus killed on the cross, he was mocked and shamed. He…
This story makes us think deeply about how much Jesus suffered, what it means for our understanding of God, and how vital Jesus’ obedience was. In the end, it shows…
There is something about the “big moments” of life that excites us. This is true of our faith journey as well. When we think of God we think of big…
At the center of most religions and most philosophies sits the idea of karma. If you are good, then good things happen to you, and if you are bad, bad…