3 Lessons from the Parables of Jesus
Among the many names for Jesus is one that can be easy to overlook: Good Teacher. For most of his earthly ministry, Jesus spent time teaching his disciples and other curious people about God’s Word. He directly challenged people’s understanding of sin, attachment to worldly possessions, and attempts to appear holy. But Jesus was also known for his parables: short,…
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Praying for Suffering Communities in Uganda
Some experiences in life are so painful they cause deep and lasting suffering or trauma. For the people of Uganda, physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma has come in the form of war, acts of terrorism, domestic abuse, poverty, disease, and displacement. In some areas of Northern Uganda, an estimated 70 percent of the population suffer with long-lasting, deep-rooted trauma. These…
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Our Words Can Be Helpful or Harmful
The following reflection can be the starting point for a small group encounter based on Ephesians 4:29-30. As a leader, make your own personal application and then help your group to come to grips with the challenges of shaping speech for the edification of their listeners. I grew up in a home where I learned at an early age that…
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Isn’t the Bible Outdated?
Jesus promised his followers that if we abide in his Word, it will set us free. But free from what? And what does it mean to abide? This series of articles explores how the truth of Jesus’s Word can free you. Start from the beginning here. As I sit down at my computer today, I’m struck by just how different…
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Five Valentines from God in the Bible
This Valentine’s Day, you might express your love through chocolates, red roses, or a fancy dinner. You might feel the pressure of getting the restaurant reservation you want. Or maybe you’ll give out pink candies to coworkers. You can give something to God this Valentine’s Day, too. God doesn’t ask for expensive gifts or an overpriced Hallmark card. He wants…
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Nicaraguans Seek an End to Violence
In April 2018, Nicaraguan university students took to the streets to protest the government’s proposed reforms to the Social Security tax system. Although the reforms were eventually cancelled, opposition towards the government grew. The student-led protest, which many had hoped would bring justice to Nicaragua, turned deadly. From rubber bullets to live ammunition, hundreds were tragically killed in violent protests—many…
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Grace for Lapsed Bible Readers
For fifteen years, I read the Bible every day. I craved it in the morning like my empty stomach craved breakfast. Then slowly, the cravings stopped. My relationship with the Bible got complicated. Questions arose that I didn’t have the answers for, and the Bible became a source of confusion rather than of comfort. Maybe you, too, miss the fervor…
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