Jesus’ Last Words

On Good Friday each year we take some time to meditate on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us in suffering a humiliating, bloody death by crucifixion. It’s a time […]

Why Did Jesus Die?

The Christian faith is centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. But what was the purpose of his death? According to the Bible, Jesus Christ is the culmination […]

God’s Work, Our Response

I know firsthand the excitement of having good news. When my two girls were born, I called and texted everyone I could think of to tell them our great news. […]

Isn’t Porn Harmless

There is a myth that porn is harmless. “It’s just a few consenting adults, doing what they want with their own bodies,” the thinking goes. But this simply isn’t true. […]

I Love You Air Conditionally

I still remember the day I learned what “unconditional” meant. My dad said to me frequently, “I love you unconditionally,” and at age seven I finally asked, “What does air conditioning […]

What Is The Gospel?

Christian theology is about the gospel, which is focused on who Jesus is and what he said and did. Jesus is the hero of history and the centerpiece of the […]

Sin, Sex, and Shalom

IN THE BEGINNING, IN HIS IMAGE The Bible begins with God, the Sovereign Lord and good Creator of all things: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” […]