Different Perspective on Easter

Have you ever thought about Easter from the perspective of Barabbas? Read over Matthew 27:15-26.  No where in the scriptures does it indicate that Barabbas was actually present at the trial before Pilate. It is more likely that he was still locked away in a jail cell.  The only thing he probably could hear was [...]

Jealous Service?

Paul gives us some powerful convictions in 1 Corinthians 12:1-26. Chiefly, that at one point in time we were lost and because of Christ we are now found. Upon finding us, the Holy Spirit quickened us with gifts meant to bring the body of Christ closer together as we continue to share the [...]

Given to Give

As we examined our possessions, we should come to one conclusion: God gives us stuff to bless others.  Rob Bell puts it this way:
There’s a popular bumper sticker that reads “God Bless America,” but hasn’t America already been blessed?
And as we think about it, there is not  a single person who is void of the [...]