Imagine going to an awards show and seeing awards handed out with no explanation of the reason for each particular award. Imagine going to the Grammy Awards, which are given for achievements in the music industry. A presenter steps to the lectern with an envelope and simply says, “Our next award goes to…” There’s a…

Someone once said that the challenge of living is to develop a long obedience in the same direction. When it’s demanded, we can rise on occasion and be patient…as long as their are limits. But we balk when patience is required over a long haul. We don’t much like endurance. It’s painful to persevere through…

Today is Easter Sunday, and we’re not gathered together. This does not mean that we do not live in light of the reality of the resurrection of Jesus! He’s alive, y’all! Turn up your TV or your stereo or your headphones or your laptop, watch the music videos and sing along. Listen to the Scripture…

Try to imagine what that Saturday morning must have felt like. The disciples woke up early no doubt, as it’s unlikely they slept well, if at all. For three years they had been following Jesus, traveling all over the place. Think of the things they had seen with their own eyes. They saw Jesus walk…