Anticipation—it’s an electrifying feeling we all experience in the major moments of life. As a kid, when my family was planning to visit my grandparents in Florida, I remember the …
It Was (and Still Is) a Good Friday
“You will be a mocker at the cross.” I was a little shocked at this declaration from the director. I was performing in the Easter play our school’s music department …
The Gospel Preached Beforehand
Most of us have heard the gospel preached more times than we can remember. Some of us might even remember the time we responded to the preaching of the gospel …
Gospel-Centered, God-Centered, or Christ-Centered?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “gospel-centered?” It could be a church or pastor stating they are a “gospel-centered church” or are focusing on “gospel-centered teaching.” Much of the motivation …
Moses For You, Jesus For Me?
Most Christians would agree that the apostle Paul was a man on a mission. In Acts 20:20–21 he said, “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to …
Five Words That Could Change A Life
Romans 9-11 form a biblical view of the gospel, the Good News of Jesus the Messiah. Early in his book Paul states clearly that everyone needs the gospel: “I am …