Today is Ascension Day, the 40th day of Easter. Jesus ascended to the Father 40 days after His resurrection (Acts 1:1-9). The Ascension is not something we think about often, but it is vitally important to our lives as followers of Jesus. Just what is Jesus doing in heaven that matters for us on earth? Way more than … Continue reading What in Heaven is Jesus Doing on Earth?
Biblical Theology
Crisis in Biblical Literacy
From Michael S. Horton in a recent White Horse Inn email . . . There's a crisis of biblical literacy on three levels: 1. The basic storyline - including famous episodes and characters in Scripture - meet blank stares, even with young people raised in the church. 2. Many who can identify key names and … Continue reading Crisis in Biblical Literacy
Faith For Loving When You’re All Out Of Love
Are you running out of love for the people in your life? Fuel up by faith in the love of Jesus for the likes of you! You endure the weight of love by being rooted in God. Your life energy needs to come from God, not the person you are loving. The more difficult the … Continue reading Faith For Loving When You’re All Out Of Love
A Prayer For Christian Unity
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, three-in-one God, one God in three persons . . . You are the original relationship. You are the original God-centered, others-oriented community. You are the MODEL for the unity of Your Church. Our Lord Jesus prayed that we would live in holy relationship with one another, even as You live as a holy relationship. … Continue reading A Prayer For Christian Unity
The Cruciform Life 