This past Sunday, we had a unique experience as our church met for worship and a meal with another church. As I reflect on the events of the day, I realize that there were so many examples of loving like Jesus. I’m sharing some of the examples with the hope that they ...
One of my favorite passages of Scripture is found in John’s Gospel. In it, Jesus used pastoral language to refer to Himself and His followers. He stated: I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me, just as the Father knows me, and I know ...
Growing up, I had the privilege of living in West Berlin, Germany during the Cold War (1981-1986). While in Berlin, my family attended Berlin Baptist Church, an international church whose members came from England, Lebanon, Vietnam, Indonesia, Eastern Kentucky, Georgia, Germany, and Cambodia. Being a part of such a diverse ...
When we look at the New Testament, we see that the believers in the early church loved each other well. They met together regularly and cared for each other. They pooled their resources to help those in need. They loved in the way that Jesus loved. In the book of Acts, we read ...
In the mid-1960’s a worship song was written that became popular over the years and has even been recorded again by musicians in recent years. Although the lyrics do not convey deep theological truths about God, they do offer a very relevant challenge for Christ-followers in today’s climate. Do the words of ...
The world has become unified in a strange sort of way in recent days. People from every ethnic and socio-economic background are all dealing with the same life-threatening virus. And in the midst of this crisis, we have seen people coming together to help each other. First responders and medical personnel are ...
