Monday, November 17, 2025
One of the most amazing things about God is his generosity. And when he made us in his image, he made sure to include his generosity. The three commands given to humanity in Genesis 2—to serve, watch over and care for, and help each other—are at the core of what it means to be generous. Read more
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Nobody likes bullies. They make us feel powerless and small. They can make us afraid, even when they’re not around. We hear a lot about bullies at school and on social media. But bullies are everywhere, even in the church. The back half of John’s letter to his friend Gaius describes a bully who’s taken… Read more
Friday, November 14, 2025
Who are you? What’s your story? What was your family like? How did you grow up? What did you learn from those around you? What did those in authority teach you about life? What are the formative events and circumstances that shaped your values, attitudes, and behavior? Do you like your story? Or would you… Read more
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In 2 John 1:7-13, John warns believers to watch out for “deceivers” who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. To our ears, that sounds a bit random. For us, Jesus Christ showing up as a real person is not really a controversy. So, what’s going on here? As early as… Read more