“Come Home to the Light”Based on John 1:1–18Scripture“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”— John 1:14 (NIV)If a message popped up on your phone saying,“I know everything about you… I...  Read More

Why Don’t I Talk About Jesus More?“Come and see.” – John 1:39, 46In John 1, nobody has to pressure Andrew to tell Simon about Jesus. Nobody has to guilt Philip into inviting Nathanael. They meet Jesus...  Read More

When You Run OutDriving on I‑35 with my family, we passed a man hauling a gas can back to his car.My wife’s first instinct: “Oh no, he ran out of gas. Poor guy.”My first thought: “Who runs out of gas ...  Read More

More of Jesus, Less of Me Reading: John 3:30  “He must become greater; I must become less.”John the Baptist is watching his influence shrink while Jesus’ grows.  His followers are worried, but John is...  Read More

Finding Peace Amidst Life's NoiseAs Advent begins, I'm reminded of the precious opportunity this season gives us each year—to pause, reset, and truly listen. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s eas...  Read More

Awakening to Advent: Embracing the Light and Hope of the SeasonAs the Advent season unfolds, many of us are filled with nostalgia. The familiar glow of candles, the carols, and cherished Christmas tra...  Read More

In a field of all potential possibilities.I'm totally in control.I have plotted my course.X marks the spotJust follow the dotted line33.4162° N, 35.8570° EBut perhaps before I go,I'll have some homema...  Read More

After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter ...  Read More

16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply d...  Read More

A Door of WelcomeI stand at the threshold,under-dressed as usual.Is it too late to cancel?Unsure of what to do with my gilt.No bell to ring, no handle to turnthough, at just the right moment,He opens ...  Read More

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not ...  Read More

Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.”3 Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. Now Nineve...  Read More