What stops you from believing? Jesus calls out the Pharisees for their love of money and misuse of the law- two things meant to glorify God and point them to his grace. Instead, the Pharisees had made

Well done, good and faithful servant. -or- Good enough, moderately devoted church-goer. We all say we want the first one, but most of us would probably be content with the second, especially if it

By definition, things that are valuable will spur people on to pursue them. If it's worth something, people will give up something else to acquire it. The challenge is determining just how much someth

Jesus never failed to draw a crowd. His teaching and his miracles attracted people far and wide. Yet every time his popularity seems to grow, he makes statements that thin the crowd and challenge thei

When you have the right ticket, invitation, or all-access pass, you can find yourself in some places where you feel like you just don't belong. As Jesus continues teaching on his way to Jerusalem, one

Once Jesus had set his course toward Jerusalem, He had plenty of chances to quit. A death threat from a conniving, dangerous ruler would deter most people, but Jesus doesn't flinch. In fact, His resol

What happens when our expectations don't follow along with God's plans? Can we adjust to the truth that God is teaching us when we've always believed something else? This was the situation some questi

Our culture rewards hustle. Hard work is seen as an essential quality in the people we want leading us and working for us. Busyness is the default mode for most. Yet the Bible teaches us of the need t

There are countless ways that we feel the brokenness of this world. Personal and heartbreaking, widespread and tragic- sin will always bring suffering and pain with it. So what do we do when we feel t

Not all hospitality is created equal. Sometimes it's about finger sandwiches and impeccable taste. Biblical hospitality, however, calls us to something much greater. When practiced faithfully, it beco