A Control Complex and The Freedom of Dependence

The antidote for a control complex is learning the blessed freedom of dependence, the freedom found in trusting God’s control.

He Gives You the Courage to Speak Your Peace!

I wonder what Festus did to deserve this? Of all the places in the Roman Empire to be made governor, this had to be the worst.

Jesus Is Our Eternal Easter High Priest

Earlier this week I did a very broad Google search. I searched, “Top ten most needed things.”

The Four “R’s” of the Resurrection

Four sermonettes based on a compilation of the Easter gospels. He has risen! Alleluia!

Blood, Sacrifice, and a Clean Conscience

Blood and sacrifice are so removed from our normal experience. But when a conscience needs cleansing, a blood sacrifice is the only thing that will suffice.

Jesus Is the Mediator of a New Covenant

Advertisers love to use words like “better,” or “new and improved,” to entice people into purchasing their products. The problem is that the promise doesn’t always pan out.

“Humble and Riding on a Donkey”

In the Bible, humility is something associated with glory and exaltation. In fact, humility leads to victory. Nothing demonstrates more clearly than the first Palm Sunday, 2000 years ago.

What’s New About the New Covenant?

At the cross, in the cutting of the New Covenant in Jesus’ very blood, God’s love and law are reconciled and we belong to him.

The Offense of God’s Grace

Once upon a time, there lived an evil king. He ruled over the people for 55 years. Evil, perhaps, is too light of a word to describe him.

10 Commandments from 2 Points of View: Freedom and Slavery

The Ten Commandments elicit varied responses, but each viewpoint boils down to either slavery or freedom. Which lens will you use?