In the Life of Christ There is something deeply moving about watching Jesus step into the Jordan River beside ordinary sinners. Mark 1:9 presents no hesitation, no distance, and no reluctance from Christ. Though sinless, Jesus walks directly into the same waters where repentant people confessed their failures before God. I often pause there inContinue reading “When Heaven Opened Over the Water”
Category Archives: Jesus Christ
From Nowhere to the Nations
In the Life of Christ “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” — Mark 1:9 There is something deeply comforting to me about the fact that Jesus began His public ministry from a place nobody respected. Nazareth was not a center of influence, wealth, orContinue reading “From Nowhere to the Nations”
The Gospel Has Hands and Feet
In the Life of Christ Luke opens the book of Acts by reminding us that Jesus “began both to do and teach” (Acts 1:1). That small phrase carries enormous weight. Jesus did not simply preach sermons; He embodied them. His words walked among people. His compassion touched lepers, restored blind eyes, fed hungry crowds, andContinue reading “The Gospel Has Hands and Feet”
The Hands That Heaven Uses
In the Life There is something revealing about our hands. Long before we speak, our hands often tell the truth about our hearts. They comfort, protect, build, and bless. Yet they can also wound, reject, and demand. When I read the story of the leper in Matthew 8, I find myself not only looking atContinue reading “The Hands That Heaven Uses”
Grace in the Basin
In the Life There are moments in life when forgiveness feels less like a virtue and more like a crucifixion of the heart. I have often reflected on how deeply betrayal wounds the human spirit because betrayal violates trust, intimacy, and safety all at once. In the story before us, a wife discovered a hiddenContinue reading “Grace in the Basin”
Washing What Hurt You
In the Life There is something unsettling about watching Jesus kneel. In John 13, the One who spoke galaxies into existence wrapped a towel around His waist and washed the dirt from the feet of men who would soon fail Him. Peter would deny Him. Thomas would doubt Him. The disciples would scatter in fear.Continue reading “Washing What Hurt You”
The King with the Towel
In the Life There are moments in the life of Jesus that stop us in our tracks, and John 13 is one of them. We expect the King of kings to stand in majesty, to command angels, or to silence His enemies with a word. Instead, we find Him kneeling on a dusty floor withContinue reading “The King with the Towel”
Loving the People Who Test Us
In the Life There are seasons in life when relationships begin to feel less like blessings and more like burdens. We love people, yet at times we also feel trapped by their habits, failures, wounds, or personalities. Max Lucado humorously calls this condition “stuckitis,” but beneath the humor is something painfully real. Many of usContinue reading “Loving the People Who Test Us”
The Light Left On
In the Life One of the most encouraging yet challenging truths in Scripture is that Jesus Christ does not simply save us from sin; He comes to dwell within us. Paul writes, “Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). That statement almost feels too large for the human mind to fully grasp. When I look honestlyContinue reading “The Light Left On”
Walking the Road of Rightness
A Day in the Life “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” — Matthew 3:15 There is something deeply moving about watching Jesus step down into the waters of the Jordan River. John the Baptist hesitated because he understood who stood before him. Jesus had no sins to confess and no moral failuresContinue reading “Walking the Road of Rightness”