Through Jesus’ words, we hear God speaking to us. On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” What do those words mean for us when we don’t know what we are doing?
Read MoreAlthough we don’t always know what God is doing in our lives and in our world, we do notice when we’re going through dark times. But it’s often only when we come out of it on the other side that we realize how God has been with us and worked through those times to bring us life.
Read MoreI’ve often wondered what was going through the apostle Peter’s head during the last few hours of Jesus’s life. I can imagine the fear not only in Peter, but in all those around Jesus. It seems that Jesus was the only one who was not overtaken by fear. Instead, it was love that brought Him to the cross.
Read MoreLet’s be honest, the story of Jesus sounds more like the makings of a superhero movie rather than actual history; but it has always been presented as truth, not fiction. This begs the question: Why should we take the leap of faith and believe that the story of Jesus is actually true?
Read MoreI can still remember the sighs and the groans of my classmates when I asked another question in class. But I just had to. That did our teacher mean when he said that Jesus didn't really have to die to save us? I couldn't let that go.
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