Is "normal" sometimes just a bunch of extra rules that don't serve God's purposes?
Tag: Jesus
Makes Sense
Not everything in the Bible is miraculous. Sometimes, God works through ordinary activities
Light is Better than Darkness
It might be uncomfortable to see a mess in our lives under the light, but it's the only way to start cleaning it up
Knowing, but Not Understanding
Just getting the facts isn't always enough to really appreciate reality
Sometimes, We Can’t Take Things So Literally
While the good news about Jesus Christ is straightforward, some of the terms used to describe it may require a bit of explanation
Let’s Meet Nicodemus
Let's learn a little about the background of a man named Nicodemus, to better understand an important conversation that he had with Jesus
From Distant to Near
When we find ourselves feeling far from God, He has made a way for us to draw near to Him
Ask and Obey
Sometimes, being humble enough to ask for help and being willing to do what we are told (by God, that is) are steps towards bigger things
Traveling Along the Border
Let's set up our next few articles (about an event that happened to Jesus) with some geography
Blessed Assurance, Part 1
So, just how blessed is assurance, anyhow?
Worse Than Hopeless?
When you thought things couldn't get worse, but they still did, but there is hope for those who trust in God
Why Do People Fear Jesus?
Jesus demonstrated amazing love for humanity, but there are still those who fear Him
Challenge Question
Does one example from Jesus against certain actions make all related activities sinful, or was He targeting something more specific?
Stand Up and Step Up
There are times when it is unloving and un-Christlike to do nothing
Not For No Reason
Jesus did some things during His ministry that might surprise us, but He didn't do them accidentally
Theoretically, Yes
Let us not live our lives in the realm of the hypothetical, but rather show love to others in reality
What Should I Do Next?
Maybe we've already been told what to do next, but we just don't want to
No More Business as Usual
If life seems tedious, it might be time to make sure that we're doing the right things
Justice and Mercy for Whom?
If we're not sure who needs justice and mercy from us, Jesus gives us a good example
Who Do You Want to Help?
Would you go the extra mile to help someone you don't like?
Those Who Sin Differently 