We are on a journey to answer Tonya’s question: do our prayers change the will of God? Her question was in response to my question to anyone who reads my posts: What questions do you have about church, Christianity, discipleship, God, or theology? Our last post dealt with the question, what is prayer? We determined… Read more: Understanding God: His Nature and the Role of Prayer

Earlier I asked, What questions do you have about church, Christianity, discipleship, God, or theology? Tonya asked, do our prayers change the will of God? Before we tackle that question, I think we need to define our terms. What is prayer? Who is God? What is the will of God? My answers will rely heavily… Read more: Understanding Prayer as a Conversation with God

It was springtime in Israel and there was more excitement than normal. Passover was just around the corner. Each male Jew was making his springtime trek to Jerusalem, sometimes bringing his whole family. They would make another trip to Jerusalem in about seven weeks for Pentecost, and then once more in the fall for the… Read more: Who Will Save Us? – A Palm Sunday Reflection

1 minute read time Reposted from December 25, 2016 They had waited so long for the Messiah, but they did not expect a child. Mary and Joseph did not expect a pregnancy. The shepherds did not expect a sky full of angels. Herod did not expect the Magi. The wedding guests did not expect the… Read more: Long Awaited, Unexpected

12 Days Before Christmas Series: #11 – 5 minute read time Read: Luke 2:22-40 When reading the Christmas Story and exploring the roots of early Christianity, you may notice how exclusive it first appears. Several key Bible passages highlight that the story centers on the birth of the Jewish Messiah—Jesus, born into the heritage of… Read more: The Light of Revelation and Glory