Being greater than someone else (in a particular way) doesn't need to diminish the honor and respect that they earned
Tag: Jesus
Let’s Focus Upon Jesus
When so much competes for our attention, there's one person upon whom we can focus, to make everything else fit into place
What Would the Alternative Look Like?
Let's consider what life might have been like if God had approached salvation differently
A Greater Purpose
Jesus didn't merely save us; He brings us into His family.
The Many or the One?
As it turns out, some insight from the book of Hebrews could mean a couple of different things, but both are confirmed in Scripture and both are good news!
Lots of Good Qualities, Part 2
Jesus didn't remain a baby in a manger, nor did He stop remaining engaged in our world when He returned to Heaven
Jumping Right In to Hebrews
The book of Hebrews pretty quickly starts to talk about Jesus
Lots of Good News
Perhaps the angelic message for the women who visited Jesus' tomb on Sunday morning was not too different from what angels told shepherds at Jesus' birth
Practical and Faithful
Let's not miss the humanity and reality of the women who prepared an honorable treatment of Jesus' body after He was crucified
Rapid Changes
What would it have meant to remain near Jesus at His crucifixion, after things had turned upside down in less than a week's time?
Don’t Skip the Bad Parts
Even the accounts in the Bible that are tough to read have something to teach us.
Why Ask If You Know the Answer?
Sometimes, a question from God is a chance for us to change our direction for the better, rather than pretend that it doesn't apply to us
Clear Directions…or Not?
Did early followers of Jesus get to "cheat" because they received specific instructions from Him?
Command or Suggestion?
Are all Christians to give everything that they have to the church?
How Close Are You to the Kingdom?
Sometimes, we can get love and works backwards, even in our pursuit of the kingdom of God
Is Love the Most Important?
Jesus captured two commandments from Israel's history and confirmed the foundation of righteousness
Multiple Authorities?
When we know who is in charge of everything, delegated authority makes more sense
To Answer or Not to Answer
Some questions are just meant to cause trouble...
The Fruit of Faith and Forgiveness
We are each invited to the family of God for a purpose
Riled Up…for a Good Reason
Maybe the cleansing of the temple was about more than commercialization
Those Who Sin Differently 