In chapter 2 of his gospel, Luke compares and contrasts Caesar Augustus and Jesus Christ.
As the ruling Roman emperor at this time, Caesar Augustus was the hope of the world. He was hailed as the Savior, praised with songs of acclamation, honored as the promoter of peace, and worshipped as Lord...
Several Sundays ago, I was speaking with a gentleman at church whose wife has been struggling with an undiagnosed condition for the past two years. They’ve been researching, visiting expert physicians, and petitioning the Lord in prayer for healing, answers, and comfort, yet no reprieve has come...
The word Advent comes from the Latin meaning “to come” or “to arrive,” and marks the season in which the church prepares for Christ’s birth. Advent is a time of hope, waiting, and anticipation, both for Jesus’ first appearance in the form of a babe, and his ultimate return...
I recently had a conversation with the professor who teaches the class I’m auditing.
In dialoguing about potential doctoral studies, I lamented that my Greek was terrible, that everything I’ve learned has pretty much flown the neuronal coop, and that this would be a significant barrier if I wanted to get a PhD in New Testament...
If I ever became a female UFC fighter, I’d play this song as I walked into the Octagon...