It’s often said that Christianity is different than any other religion because Christianity is not really a religion as much as it is a relationship. God created people to have a relationship with Him, and when we sinned, the relationship was broken. That didn’t stop God from wanting that relationship, it just meant that it [...]
When you ask the question, “Do You Love Me?” you immediately realize that this is a question directed at the heart. What you may not realize is that it’s always been about the heart—from the beginning of time. You see, throughout the Bible, God has always been concerned about our heart attitude toward Him. Throughout [...]
John 21 is an interesting passage. There’s some debate as to when it takes place, but the meaning is powerful. Jesus talks with Peter, alone, after he had denied the Lord three times. And we find Jesus asking Peter three times if he loves Him. We know that the word for “Love” changes in each [...]
As some of you know, I occasionally fill in the pulpit for my church when the pastor’s away. For the last four or five years I’ve also filled the pulpit in a small church in a nearby town when their pastor1 takes vacation. I did this back around Memorial Day, and I was asked to [...]