Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
When we talk about sin, we can be quick to think about the blatant moral failures that are easy to spot. However, certain sins aren’t so behaviorally obvious, and often lie undetected beneath the surface of the lives of “good” people. Hubris, self-righteousness, and smugness can inflict untold damage to the relationships around us. But how can we fight against sin that goes unseen and without accountability to correct it? The saving grace of the gospel is that where we lack the eyes to see the hubris that crowds out love, the community of God can restore our hearts by encouraging contriteness and humility, so that our righteousness can be measured by our capacity to love rather than our right-ness.
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
In the Gospel of John, Jesus imparts pivotal instructions on loving one another, emphasizing the necessity of mirroring his own love. Through encounters like that with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus courageously delves into sensitive topics, illustrating a love that surpasses societal barriers. Likewise, in the poignant story of the adulterous woman, Jesus combines truth-telling with forgiveness, demonstrating a harmonious blend of justice and mercy. His vulnerability and selfless acts, such as comforting Lazarus's sisters, alongside his humble example of washing the disciples' feet during the last supper, stand as powerful demonstrations of love in action, providing a guiding light for navigating a world hungering for compassion and empathy.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
There’s Something That Needs To Be Said About The Power Of Faithfulness!
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
The Continuing Story After Easter
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
After Jesus died, the disciples did not recognize that this was not the end. In fact, it was not until Jesus rose and appeared before them that the disciples realized this was just the beginning of an amazing story of redemption. In the same way, we too are part of that story, whether we recognize it or not. We have a supporting role in that story, and through our experiences, through triumph and hardship, God is preparing us for that role. Indeed, even in our darkest times, we can rest assured that God is with us all along the way.
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
삐졌어 / Bbijeosseo
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
“After Jesus’ resurrection, Thomas reacts with anger, demanding tangible proof of Jesus’ wounds before he believes. Feeling left out and skeptical, Thomas voices his frustration, but Jesus later appears and invites him to touch his wounds, resolving Thomas’ doubts. Through this encounter, Thomas realizes the truth of Jesus’ resurrection and acknowledges him as Lord. This narrative highlights the theme of faith amidst doubt, emphasizing that it’s not about Jesus asking us to blindly accept everything he says, but rather an invitation to see for ourselves.”
Monday Apr 01, 2024
While It Was Still Dark
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Easter is the day in the Christian tradition by which the resurrection of Christ, after his crucifixion, marked the single defining event of the faith. Where in contemporary times Easter could appear to be a celebratory pronunciation of faith, this tradition didn’t begin with robust belief, but rather, incessant doubt. In fact, the Easter miracle was met with raised eyebrows and skepticism from those who couldn’t believe this day would ever come. What we learn from the first disciples, is that God doesn’t wait for us to come to him in darkness and amidst doubt, but brings his great love to us. The good news is that he has risen while it was still dark.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Turning to God In Our Transitions
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Palm Sunday, the day Jesus was celebrated upon arrival in Jerusalem, commences the most significant transition of Jesus' life: his journey to the cross. Unlike Jesus, we are not privy to the details of how our life's transitions will play out, and perhaps that is God's blessing. Throughout his life, Jesus knew of the suffering he would face on the cross, and he still chose to turn to the Father with his anguish, sorrow, and fear, and surrender to His will. Even fully understanding his impending crucifixion, Jesus modeled practicing faith to move forward in times of anxiety and uncertainty, to trust that God is working in our lives and that He will bestow crowns of beauty for ashes.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Lent: Exploring an Obedience Even Unto Death.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In our darkest times, how do we resist temptation and hold steadfast to God's will? Jesus offers us the answer. When Satan tempted him with food while he was starving, Jesus did not give in, but rather took courage from scripture. When Satan tempted him with glory on Earth, Jesus did not listen, but hearkened back to the prophets before him, who found greater glory in God. Similarly, when we are deluged with difficulties and drowning in despair, we can turn to scripture, and rest assured that we are not alone, that many others have suffered, but kept to God's will, and reaped the greatest reward in the end.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
How 40 Days Could Save You 40 Years!
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Forty days of giving up an area of sinful reliance in Lent can save us our forty years in the desert. In Matthew 4, the Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tested is the same test that the Israelites faced in their 40 years wandering the desert. Hebrews 3 reinforces this idea—Lent is to show the areas of resistance in our lives to God’s leadership. As Christians, we’re meant to live a transcending purpose beyond a story of being stuck and turned away from the Promised Land like the Israelites. The Israelites failed by incessantly questioning God’s leadership; not even raining down manna, running water from rocks, or sending quail convinced them out of their own way. Jesus, in contrast, submitted to God’s sovereignty by fasting even in the face of temptation, and even at the height of his plight without a clear sight out. Lent is meant to accentuate and shorten our resistance with God, so what areas of our lives are we still resisting God’s leadership?