I’m convinced the church looks more like Jesus when we are defending other people’s rights, rather than our own. When we are giving away and living generously, rather than demanding our own way. And if that scares you or makes you feel like you will lose something, then you now understand why this was so hard for Jesus’ disciples and why it feels so counter-intuitive in our world. We are Christians first, Americans second. Our primary identity is to be followers of Christ. Paul writes so much about how we are foreigners and aliens in this world. Our ultimate loyalty is to Jesus. That doesn’t mean we can’t be patriotic and fight for social justice. It simply means, my allegiance is to THE King.
Doubt and uncertainty are natural parts of faith, and we are called to embrace these feelings without fear of judgment, as God’s unbreakable love...
Matthew introduces us to the genealogy that leads to Jesus, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. He sets up the story for...
Although worldly success and self-reliance allure us, we find true fulfillment and rest by seeking and dwelling in God’s presence.