Good Friday: Meditating on the Death that Brought Life

As Christians in the Western Church set aside time to reflect on the life of Christ this weekend, our hearts can be tempted to rush straight to the empty tomb on Easter morning—the happy ending of Holy Week. But Christ had to endure the suffering of the… Read More

Good Friday: Meditating on the Death that Brought Life

As Christians in the Western Church set aside time to reflect on the life of Christ this weekend, our hearts can be tempted to rush straight to the empty tomb on Easter morning—the happy ending of Holy Week. But Christ had to endure the suffering of the… Read More

Lent: A Season for Biblical Meditation

On Ash Wednesday, Christians around the world will begin observing Lent—a 40-day spiritual journey leading up to Holy Week. With Christmas behind us, we shift our eyes from Christ’s cradle to his cross, preparing our hearts to remember his death, and to celebrate his triumphant resurrection from the dead. Paralleling… Read More

Lent: A Season for Biblical Meditation

On Ash Wednesday, Christians around the world will begin observing Lent—a 40-day spiritual journey leading up to Holy Week. With Christmas behind us, we shift our eyes from Christ’s cradle to his cross, preparing our hearts to remember his death, and to celebrate his triumphant resurrection from the dead. Paralleling… Read More

A Biblical Vision of Love: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s nearly impossible to think about the Civil Rights movement in the United States without the booming voice of Martin Luther King Jr. ringing in one’s ear. Whether it’s “I have a dream,” or “Free at last,” the phrases uttered by King typify one of the most crucial moments… Read More

A Biblical Vision of Love: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s nearly impossible to think about the Civil Rights movement in the United States without the booming voice of Martin Luther King Jr. ringing in one’s ear. Whether it’s “I have a dream,” or “Free at last,” the phrases uttered by King typify one of the most crucial moments… Read More

3 Christmas Carols from the Bible

The church is quiet now, even though the pews are brimming with people. Anticipation fills the air; the service is nearly over. One by one, little white candles spread their warm glow across the dim sanctuary. Hushed voices join in unison, singing out: Silent night, Holy night All is… Read More

3 Christmas Carols from the Bible

The church is quiet now, even though the pews are brimming with people. Anticipation fills the air; the service is nearly over. One by one, little white candles spread their warm glow across the dim sanctuary. Hushed voices join in unison, singing out: Silent night, Holy night All is… Read More

Preparing our Hearts During Advent

For most of us, the holiday season is largely a season of preparation: We prepare to exchange presents by dashing around the mall. We prepare for holiday parties by coating the Christmas tree in gobs of tinsel. We prepare for winter weather by greasing up the sled and… Read More

Preparing our Hearts During Advent

For most of us, the holiday season is largely a season of preparation: We prepare to exchange presents by dashing around the mall. We prepare for holiday parties by coating the Christmas tree in gobs of tinsel. We prepare for winter weather by greasing up the sled and… Read More