We are still calling for Barabbas, instead of Jesus

I have been thinking a lot about current events today. In this political environment, Christians seem to be acting very unChristlike for the sake of freedom, power, fear, etc. We get so focused on the “personal Lord and Savior” message (that is there and important) that we forget about the political nature of what was […]

Let Us Not Neglect Meeting Together

For many of us who are followers of Jesus, COVID-19 has shaken up our rhythms of gatherings and life within the context of a church community. Many Christians have pushed back on governmental orders not to gather while quoting Hebrews 10:25. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage […]

We Have no King but Caesar

“We have no king but Caesar,” – John 19:15 These are the words that were spoken by Jewish religious leaders as they took Jesus from Pilate to be crucified. Jesus was the promised king. Their belief system taught of a king that would come and setup a kingdom that would last forever. Jesus was that […]

Food For The Hungry

Over the past decade, my belief system on what we are called to do in the life we have here and now has changed. Many of you have heard me process this as I have spoken in churches, written songs, and have shared these stories. The idea that what we do now matters for eternity… […]