I have a confession. Don’t tell John. I think Luke is my newest gospel crush. Maybe it’s because Luke’s a doctor who understands the needs of the weak and downtrodden. Maybe I’m captivated by the parables that aren’t in the other gospels. Maybe it’s because Luke is...
Like elves darting through a magical forest, I keep catching glimpses and passing shadows that alert me to details I’d long overlooked or somehow missed. I keep finding myself asking, “How have I never seen that before?” Diving in the Gospel of Matthew this week...
Over 10,000 friends are joining us for the #LentChallenge. Can you believe it? 10,000 people from around the world dedicating about 30 minutes per day to read through the entire New Testament. My heart is bursting at its seams in anticipation for what God is going to...
Fulfill is the characteristic verb in Matthew’s Gospel. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). –Matthew 1:22-23 The NIV...
Today. The day we come together as an expectant community to unwrap the story of God. We never expected the thousands of individuals, churches, small groups, families, youth groups, and more who are joining in the #LentChallenge. Still not sure if the...
