Category Archives: Jesus

Firstfruits

Do you have a favorite commercial? History proves it; every year at our Super Bowl party, more people are interested in the latest advertisements than the game on the field. As I’m writing, I’ve got the TV on and it’s … Continue reading

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Blessed are the poor in spirit

Jesus had a unique way of turning life on it’s head. He spoke of turning the other cheek when someone strikes you. When you’re forced to go one mile, willfully walk another. He spoke of a kingdom where the greatest … Continue reading

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Leaving it all behind

Winterfest 2005 was an awesome experience for our youth group. 5 of our students were baptized into Christ upon our return to Huntsville and several more experienced spiritual renewal as a result of our weekend in Gatlinburg. The weekend centered … Continue reading

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The reign of Messiah

2 Samuel 7:16, “Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.” This passage, originally part of God’s covenant promise to David, carried a great deal of Messianic expectation for the Jews of … Continue reading

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Love Made Complete

“You only love God as much as you love the person you love least.” I read that comment recently, and it’s taken my mind captive. The principle here is Biblical: my relationship with God manifests itself in my earthly relationships. … Continue reading

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And yet…hope

Life is most difficult when it seems most hopeless. Our global landscape has changed drastically in the last few years. September 11th brought the reality of terror to the forefront of our collective consciousness. Scarcely a day goes by when … Continue reading

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