For several decades after Jesus's death and resurrection, Peter told others about all of the firsthand experiences he had with Jesus....
For several decades after Jesus's death and resurrection, Peter told others about all of the firsthand experiences he had with Jesus. Later in life, possibly in prison and not sure of his future, Peter wanted to ensure all of those stories got documented. So he asked his traveling companion, Mark, to write down not what he had heard or read—but what he had seen.
Things matter so much more to us when we experience them in a personal way. When someone overreacts, we often say, “Don’t take it...
Things matter so much more to us when we experience them in a personal way. When someone overreacts, we often say, “Don’t take it personally.” One of the most incredible yet overlooked aspects of faith is the personal nature of it. When we experience faith in a personal way, we see what following Jesus is all about. And if we miss this, we miss out on the fullness of life that Jesus came to offer each one of us…personally.
When we hear good news, we lean in and hope it’s true—even before believing it. So if the message of Christianity is supposedly good, why...
When we hear good news, we lean in and hope it’s true—even before believing it. So if the message of Christianity is supposedly good, why don’t more people lean in? Perhaps we need to take a fresh look at this good news to see if our current version is in line with the original one.
What you think about when you think about God is more important than you could ever know. And getting life right is way harder when...
What you think about when you think about God is more important than you could ever know. And getting life right is way harder when you’ve got God wrong.
I can’t believe I said that. Why did I do that? Where did that come from? Emotions can get the best of us. If we’re not careful, things...
I can’t believe I said that. Why did I do that? Where did that come from? Emotions can get the best of us. If we’re not careful, things like anger, lust, greed, fear, and envy can shape our actions much more than we want them to. Monitoring our behavior is not enough. We need to monitor our hearts.
