“He came to serve, not be served” (Matthew 20:28, in The Message) It would not be an exaggeration to say that this sentence is changing my life. I make my living preaching and teaching the Bible. It is my passion. I love exploring its mysteries and...
The Weight of Love
There is probably no teaching of Jesus more universally beloved than this little gem: “Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And...
The Fierce Love of God
The third in a three-part series of reflections on gifts and lessons that come from seasons of darkness… The love of God is different from mine. The darkness taught me this. One of my chief priorities in life is sparing people pain—especially those...
who is not my neighbor? (Asking for a friend)
A religious expert comes up to Jesus and asks what he must do to gain eternal life. “What do you think?” Jesus asks. The man replies, “I think you must love God with all you are and love your neighbor as yourself.” “You nailed it,” says Jesus. The...