God Is Your GPS for Life
I was driving down the interstate. GPS said get off but I did not listen. I should have. Same thing when I hear God's voice. We need to be still, listen and follow. Make our life much easier. Read more.
Why the Church Often Fails and Why Jesus Isn’t the Problem
Jesus didn’t come to build a flawless institution.
He came to redeem people.
The church will always be a work in progress. Jesus, according to Christianity, is not.
So the invitation remains:
Don’t judge Jesus solely by those who claim His name.
Judge Him by His life, His words, and His call.
And then decide whether He’s worth following despite the mess. Read more
What Jesus Actually Meant by “Take Up Your Cross”
Today, people use “that’s my cross to bear” to describe annoyances: health issues, difficult relationships, inconvenient responsibilities.
That is not what Jesus meant.
When Jesus Christ told people to “take up your cross,” it was one of the most shocking things He ever said. His original audience didn’t hear poetry or metaphor. They heard a threat to their entire way of life. Read more
