The movie touches on a subject that all Christians are aware of: We do have an enemy, and we are in danger. The problem for those who believe is that we are the only ones who recognize this danger. According to the world, it is unseen and imaginary.
One of the principal themes of the New Testament is how our sins have been erased through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. It was there that He took the sins of the world, yours and mine included, upon Himself. He then endured the penalty of death in our place. His act on our behalf has forever secured our righteousness before God and our identity as His children. Now, upon confession that Jesus is both Lord and Savior, we are in a spiritual sense consid
To some, the name given to Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday, is an odd name. It is odd… What does it have to do with Jesus? Well, turns out that maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, where we get the word “mandate”, a word that’s more familiar to us. Especially as is familiar to rules or laws. The mandate, or rule, actually, “command”, is Jesus’ command that His followers love one another
Each and everyone of us will die…… some of us will be tortured, I am speaking internationally at the moment. For us Christians in the west, our cross to bear will be the experience of the uncomfortable situation of not being popular with our friends and peers. Chances are, you will not be nominated as prom King or Queen. One day it will change I promise, for now, it’s just uncomfortable.
During a recent conversation, my mind was triggered to share a deeper look into our salvation through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. As believers and followers of our Lord, we are thankful to be among the saints and that our eternal destination is secure. The gift of the Holy Spirit is ours immediately upon our confession in Jesus and that the presence of the Holy Spirit within us becomes a seal, a guarantee, indicating to whom we belong and its everlasting nature. (Eph 1:13-14)
February is known as the month of love, but for Christians, love goes deeper than cards and candy. In this heartfelt reflection, Pastor Jason challenges us to move beyond consumer-style affection and embrace the selfless, Christ-like love that serves others.
In this reflective New Year’s devotional featuring Calvin and Hobbes, Pastor Jason uses humor and biblical truth to explore resolutions, identity in Christ, and the hope of transformation found in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Embrace change, reflect on the past, and step into the new creation God has called you to be.
