What Is Lent?

What is Lent? Many Christians observe a 40-day season of repentance in the spring, leading up to Good Friday and … More

What Is Ash Wednesday?

What is Ash Wednesday? That’s a strange name for a day, isn’t it? What is Ash Wednesday about, and what … More

Be Gentle with Opponents

“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents … More

Wake Up!

11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our … More

Can I Forgive Sins?

Can I forgive sins? Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity. Jesus won forgiveness through his death on the cross. … More

How Should a Christian Respond to Tragedy?

How should a Christian respond to tragedy? Tragedies in life often lead us to doubt God’s love or to assume … More

Surprise!

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very … More

Teach Us to Number Our Days

The email came as a shock. One of our family’s doctors had been gone for one appointment. We didn’t think … More

Ash Wednesday Sermon: “Rend Your Hearts”

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments.Return to … More

What Are You Known For?

The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. … More