When we think about being called by God, we can sometimes imagine that God only calls people who already have everything together. We may assume that before God can use us, we need to have the right p...  Read More

One of the healthiest ways to view our past is to stop believing we must choose between two versions of ourselves. We don't have to ignore our failures to celebrate God's faithfulness....  Read More

One of the most remarkable truths in the Gospel of Mark is not only that Jesus forgives sinners, but that He comes close to them....  Read More

In a culture fascinated by the spectacular, it's easy to become captivated by miracles while overlooking the message they were meant to affirm. Throughout the opening chapter of Mark's Gospel, Jesus p...  Read More

Jesus never launches a campaign to establish His reputation. He doesn't defend Himself, build a platform, or attempt to convince others of His importance. Instead, before His public ministry even begi...  Read More

Jesus is not distant from human suffering. He entered human history. He experienced fatigue, rejection, betrayal, sorrow, temptation, and pain. He understands what it means to live in a broken world....  Read More