On Second Thought The scene in John 8:1–7 is one of the most emotionally charged encounters in the Gospels. A woman is dragged into public view, exposed, accused, and placed at the center of a theological trap. The religious leaders are not primarily concerned with her moral failure; they are concerned with catching Jesus. TheContinue reading “When Mercy Interrupts the Crowd”
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When Heaven Thinks of You
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God has loved you from all eternity? Jeremiah 31:3 says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” That word “everlasting” stretches beyond time itself. Before you took your first breath, before your parents ever dreamed of you, God already knew andContinue reading “When Heaven Thinks of You”
Love That Stays
Divorce deeply wounds individuals, evoking pain from betrayal and heartbreak. While some separations are justified, the message of Hosea 3 highlights the transformative power of unconditional love. This love, modeled by God, calls for pursuing restoration and forgiveness, even amidst betrayal. Authentic love risks hurt but ultimately fosters redemption and healing.
As the Day Begins
Scripture: Acts 11:9 (ESV)“But the voice answered a second time from heaven, ‘What God has made clean, do not call common.’” Morning Meditation The morning light brings with it new possibilities—and with those, a question: Will we see ourselves and others the way God sees us? In Acts 11:9, Peter recounts his vision from heavenContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
Mighty to Save
We have two of his paintings. He is also a thoughtful theology student. Henry never knew he had any talent for painting or interest in theology until he went to prison. Henry is a student in our Seminary-in-Prison program. In one of his paintings that we have on the wall in our living room, aContinue reading “Mighty to Save”
Inclusion God’s Way
Reading: Acts 10:44-48 Reflection: On Sunday the story of the start of Jesus’ ministry continues. After proclaiming that Isaiah’s prophecy had been fulfilled in him, Jesus then informed the people of his hometown that God’s grace was often rejected by God’s people but received by outcasts. This made the people so furious that they triedContinue reading “Inclusion God’s Way”
The Beloved Son
This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased (Matthew 17:5). This title of endearment describes the unbroken love relationship that has always existed between the Father and the Son. The designation “My beloved Son,” is an affirmation of God’s pleasure in the perfection of His Son. It is an audible, public endorsementContinue reading “The Beloved Son”