This is the section of the gospels that haunts me everyday.  I know it sounds like an over-exaggeration, but it's true.  The essence of the faith is something all devoted followers desire, and the fear of walking through this life and getting it all...

Continuing on with our study through Matthew, I was cruising through Matthew 23 again this morning.  It's such a sobering look at Jesus' lashing out at the religious leaders of the day.  For sure I don't want to simply throw religious leaders under...

I'm learning so much on my travels through Matthew.  As I re-read chapter 23, I'm finding it a little less than encouraging, but so important that we learn from the mistakes of past religious leaders. Jesus is clearly helping those who claim to...

There are whole books, shelves of curriculum, and thousands of teachers that could fill this space concerning evangelism and discipleship. And believe me, I'm not arrogant enough to think I'm going to solve all the debate right here in 500 words or...

Many of you are planning on waking up at some strange hour tomorrow morning to get the greatest deals on the hottest gifts for the Christmas season.  From year to year I watch as people go into a heard mentality to pick up a t.v, an iPod, or the...