There is a great deal being said in recent days about Jesus being divisive. What is a stunning turn of events is that it is not being declared by people outside the Christian faith who you would expect to have a negative view of Jesus. Instead, it is being proclaimed by people within the church …
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Whatever Happened to Hope?
Do we live in troubled times? Of course we do. I don't need to give you a litany of the terrible things happening in our world. You see it 24/7 on your news feed, social media, and from the people around you who are sharing and passing along more of the same. It is a …
Did Jesus Claim to Be God
A brief video exploring the self identity of Jesus and His claim to be God.
I Have Good News, Bad News, and Good News.
We have all heard it before, I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first? Most often I think people say, give me the bad news first, to get it over with and hopefully end on a high note with the good news. The Gospel, the basic message preached by Jesus is …
Why Everything Rises and Falls on the Resurrection of Jesus
While working on my masters degree I had a conversation with another student about the resurrection of Jesus. She made a statement that at first might indicate an incredibly strong faith in God; "If the body of Jesus was found in a tomb somewhere, it would not shake my faith at all". Far from this …
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It is Really All About Jesus
The headline reads "Episcopal Minister defrocked after becoming a Muslim". I suppose it should not really come as a shock that someone would convert from one religion to another. It should not even be a shock that someone who was a minister in a Christian church would convert. It happens. What is incredible to me …
What is the Direction of Your Relationship With Jesus?
Think of it this way. Right now is your relationship with Jesus characterized more by Him coming towards you, or you going towards Him? Is Jesus pursuing the relationship with you or are you pursuing the relationship with Him? My contention is that most people would have to answer that the direction of the relationship …
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Everyone Wants a Piece of Jesus
Tonight I spoke at a college class on World Religions. I was the guest speaker and given two and a half hours to explain Christianity. The class is taught by a Muslim whom I have become friends with over the past few years. He teaches this class a couple of times a year and this …
The Provocative Christian 