Mary and Martha wept because of the absence of Lazarus. Jesus wept because of the presence of sin and death.

Just as Jesus purged temple courts with zeal, we can join with him in overturning tables of corruption in our own hearts.

In the middle of his letter, Peter brings us to the absolute center of the gospel's goodness when he writes these simple words in 3:18: “that he might bring us to God”.

While all of Scripture's covenant promises may have had earlier (temporary or limited) fulfillments, Paul confirms that only in Jesus Christ were all of these promises fully and finally fulfilled.

For the glory of God, Christians should primarily gather in order to contribute to a meaningful experience that blesses others.

We boast in the Lord because he's not only exposed the foolishness of our wisdom and power, but wonderfully, he's also given us true wisdom and power by giving us Jesus.

Peter's story reminds us that every true disciple, that every genuine child of God, will be sifted.

Wonderfully, Jesus provides reassurance to each one of us who has laid his or her own life on the altar and said, “This I entrust to you, Lord.”

If you personally confess that Jesus is “the Christ”, what does that mean? What exactly are you saying you believe when you make that declaration?

As full as the Jesus-guided fishing net may have been, even fuller was Peter's new understanding of the identity of Jesus.

In this often misunderstood verse we find the secret of facing any and every circumstance.

What place does anger have in the life of a disciple of Jesus?

The jewel of God's wisdom in creating a new humanity is on display in the church of Jesus.

Just as Paul burst forth with the doxology ('glory-word') we find in Romans 11:33-36, we also should be inspired to testify of God's glory.

Jesus was not simply the Messiah of Israel, he was ultimately the Savior of the world; of all humanity.

How can each disciples of Jesus personally obey the call of Jesus to make disciples?

When Jesus prays in the garden before his death, we should be inspired by both his love and his example of prayer.

Jesus describes in this passage the radical rejection of, the liberating loss of, a faith-filled forsaking of sin and self.

When Jesus calls us to uncertain places and new faith experiences, we can trust that no matter how scary it gets, he will not let us sink.

Repentance is a new heart-posture that pushes sin away rather than continuing to embrace it.

The one who is patient (with this kind of patience) is the one who perseveres in godliness in painful times.

Use a day like this on our culture's calendar (i.e., New Year's), not to think about what could be in the new year, but instead, to reflect on what has been; that is, to look back on this past year with the singular goal of gratitude.

The Savior who “yesterday” offered that perfect sacrifice, is the same Savior who “today” still intercedes “on our behalf” in light of that same sacrifice.

Even though the extent of our sin was so vast, even though it was so persistent and so poisonous, on the cross, Jesus addressed, for every single saint, every single instance of our cosmic betrayal, every moment of our rebellion and perpetual idolatry before God; every single instance past, present, and future; full and final resolution to our inca…

The impeccability of Christ is the sinless-ness of Christ. But more than that, it is his inability to sin.

Even when disagreements with one another slow our work, we can trust that God is still at work.

If you've received forgiveness of your sins from God, then you've also received the Spirit.

According to Jesus, children reveal in a special way what it means to receive and walk in God's kingdom.

Though we can be tempted to tell ourselves were 'well', real wellness only begins when we acknowledge our sickness.

A disciple isn't simply blessed by "the work of ministry". He or she is equipped for that work, to also be a blessing.