esus 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

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

Have you ever doubted what Jesus said?  Or your relationship with God?  Or why am I following God?  We all do.  In this post we talk about our questions and following God.  Join us.