Category: Heaven

One Story

It’s possible to know the Bible and still miss the point. The religious leaders knew the Scriptures. They studied the commands, stories, prophecies, and promises. Yet JESUS told them, “They testify about me” (John 5:39). From Genesis to the Psalms and Prophets, through the cross and resurrection, the Bible tells one unfolding story of God’s redemption that leads us to JESUS. So here’s a question worth asking whenever we open our Bibles: How does this lead me to JESUS? Read more: One Story That Leads to JESUS

P77

P77 papyrus fragment labeled Gospel of Matthew, 2nd–3rd century AD

More than 1,700 years ago, someone copied JESUS’ lament over Jerusalem onto Papyrus 77 (P77). Jerusalem had fallen. The temple had been destroyed. But JESUS’ invitation still remains. When life feels unsafe, where do we run for refuge?

FINISHED

Why do so many people struggle to accept a free gift? We understand earning. We understand working hard and paying our own way. That's why many people—even Christians—still try to add something to Christ's work on the cross. More obedience. More fruit. More commitment. More spiritual experiences. Yet Jesus' final word from the cross was not, "Keep trying." but, "It is FINISHED."

Reborn

We love renovation shows—new floors, fresh paint, open kitchens. But Jesus says when it comes to our souls, renovation isn’t enough - we need rebirth. In John 3, He offers something far better than self-improvement: new birth. Eternal life isn’t achieved—it’s received only by believing in Him.

Behold

Everyone is pointing somewhere—but John points to Someone. Not advice. Not influence. Not self-improvement. Just one simple invitation: Behold the Lamb. What does it mean to look to Jesus—and believe?

The Word

In a world full of voices, God did not send more opinions—He sent His Son. The eternal Word became flesh, full of grace and truth. The right response is not more effort, but awe: behold Him, believe Him, and worship the Word made flesh.

Weeping

We have a place for weeping and mourning at Christmas because of the pain following Jesus’ birth. People experienced death, violence, injustice, abuse of power, and homelessness. Life, including the Christmas season, is marked by birth and celebration as well as death and loss. This is where the Bible offers a unique perspective through pain and sorrow: hope. 

Time

In western culture, we are obsessed with time. Calendars, clocks, alarms, reminders. We carry around time on our wrists and have alerts that are constantly reminding us of our plans or schedules. We measure time unlike any previous generation.  Modern day scientists and microchip engineers have split time down to infinitesimal measurements. A zeptosecond, for … Continue reading Time →

I AM with You

One of the greatest, most comforting, and most repeated promises of God in His Word is,“I am with you.” God’s desire is to be with us, live with us, love us, and, as we say today, “do life with us.” In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth as a place to be … Continue reading I AM with You →