Posts with the category “christian-teaching”

Depending on where Jesus began his journey in Galilee, he traveled anywhere from ten to eighty miles—on foot. This was not an accident or a convenience. Jesus came intentionally. He came to John. And ...  Read More

When the Plan ChangesA Reflection on Matthew 2:13–23December 28 is a strange Sunday.Christmas is technically over, but the decorations are still up. The lights are still glowing. The tree may still be...  Read More

There was a season in my life when Mountain Dew was basically my morning coffee. By the time soda was fading out of my routine, I’d still treat myself on Friday mornings before heading to work at the ...  Read More

There’s a moment early in my life I’ll never forget. I was in middle school, riding shotgun with my dad—except I wasn’t in the passenger seat that day. He put me behind the wheel of his manual-transmi...  Read More

The purpose of Jesus’ words is pastoral as much as prophetic. They call the faithful to resilience, not resignation. In a world that often feels unsteady, Jesus’ assurance reminds us that our hope is ...  Read More

When ten people were healed by Jesus, only one came back to say thank you. In a world that moves fast, gratitude can easily get lost. But as we’ll see in Luke 17, being thankful doesn’t just bring hea...  Read More

In our fast-paced world, where prosperity can sometimes overshadow purpose, Jesus offers a powerful story. This is not just a story about wealth and poverty, but a deeper call to examine our values an...  Read More

It is tempting, as we read these stories, to place ourselves among the ninety-nine, content and secure. But I confess, with the candor of one who has wandered many a dark wood, that I have been the lo...  Read More

Raise your hand if you’ve ever hosted a dinner party or planned an event. Who do we usually invite? Family. Friends. Co-workers. People we know. That’s normal and good—but Jesus pushes us further....  Read More

At first glance, it may seem like Jesus was saying salvation comes from keeping the Law. But the Law’s true purpose is to reveal our inability to keep it perfectly. We hang the Ten Commandments in our...  Read More

Much like Jesus’s promise of the Spirit, my dad’s guidance continues to resonate in my life, even as he battles stage 4 cancer. His lessons, his love—they remain with me, shaping how I navigate challe...  Read More