God looks like Jesus. And that changes everything.
I recently reflected on an experience in which a friend led me through a ritual for surrendering burdens. I was surprised to find that the burdens weighing on me most heavily had little to do with the roles and responsibilities that I was carrying...
During a recent sermon, I talked about false messiahs and false prophets—figures Jesus said would come along, claiming to represent him and even offering miraculous evidence, but who should not be believed (Mark 13:5-6, 21-23). For some, this all...
Confession—I recently went to the zoo on a Sunday morning. It was…fantastic. I admired a baby orangutan. I discussed Harry Potter loudly by the cobra cage (you’re welcome, children). I snacked so aggressively that I left a popcorn trail behind me...
The book of Acts offers this provocative description of early Christian life: “All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. Every...
God looks like Jesus. And that changes everything.