The effects of Pentecost reach beyond the initial experience to a growing trust in the Lord for each day. When Pentecost comes in our lives, we are changed. The way we view the world around us changes. On the first
I was told the story of a college student who was taking a philosophy class in college. The night before the final exam, he decided to spend more time drinking with friends than he did in preparation for the exam.
The world is filled with data. Whether the data is accurate, well-presented, or factual is open for debate. No matter the subject, a person can search a topic or idea and discover videos, articles, podcasts, and blogs. There are numerous
As I walk through life, engaging with people and considering how those people perceive me, I often wonder, “Do they see Jesus in me?” That is, are my actions Christlike. As we continue to study The Christ of Every Road:
The progression from fear to courage is not conceptual and limited to a feeling. As we are empowered to face and defeat the fear in our lives, it exhibits itself in action. We move from a place of hiding and
Changes in our lives, new opportunities, and invitations to move outside our comfort zones naturally bring some forms of anxiety and fear. We are people who like comfort and normal for our lives. Even if there is something we can
When there is uncertainty, fear can creep into our minds and hearts creating hesitation and feelings of being overwhelmed. When those parts of life that once made sense become less coherent, we tend to retreat to where life seemed more
The Lenten Adventure invites us into a time of contemplation and confession. We traveled from our recognition of mortality in Ash Wednesday to the cross and resurrection—the celebration of resurrected life! We tend to miss the steps leading us from
Holy Week is a journey toward the cross and on to the resurrection. We tend to rush toward Sunday and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. We gloss over the arrest, trial, beating, and crucifixion. We want to only give a
The breathtaking beauty of a four-part choir creates amazing harmony inviting the listener to experience the emotion of the musical piece. When the four-parts are not well aligned and a section struggles to find its place in the choral arrangement,