I used to think Jesus was unknowable, like a politician or a rock star. And then I encountered Him in a new way. Let’s ask four common questions and get to know Jesus the way we’d get to know a new friend, asking questions that uncover their story. It’s through these answers that we’ll be able to piece together the truth, answering “Who is Jesus?”
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I’m often asked the seemingly simple question, “How can I grow as a Christian?” This inquiry comes from lifetime students of the Bible as well as new converts. Because we all know how to learn more and do more, but what about being more effective and living out the calling of Jesus to be witnesses to the ends of the earth? How do we get to a place where we’re willing to live our lives that way?
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The headlines point to it. Your neighbors talk about it. Your heart feels it. Just about everyone is going through hard times right now! But let’s face it: Life is hard, even in the easiest of times. Disappointments, illnesses, broken…
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Shame is a devious emotion. It whispers that you don’t measure up. It burrows deep in your soul and convinces you that you’re flawed, inferior, hopelessly damaged. The evil one loves to put us in the prison of shame and…
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In our culture, being a leader is prized. Being labeled a follower is a downer. But think about it. If you’re honest with yourself, you have to admit that we’re all followers! Everybody follows something or someone. Whether intentionally or…
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How Can I Surrender to Christ if I Need to Overcome an Addiction? First of all, let me say that you’re not alone. The great majority of people have some kind of addiction, whether that’s a sexual addiction or an…
Read » Will I Have to Give Up My Friends to Follow Jesus? Well, first, let’s look at this question a little bit. It makes a couple of assumptions, that if you really follow Christ, you’re going to become this boring,…
Read » How To Start Reading the Bible When I became a Christian, I didn’t have a clue about how to read the Bible, and I remember feeling intimidated about how – and where – to begin. And so let…
Read » Why doesn’t my life doesn’t seem any different? That is a very important question, and as I’ve taught this, it always comes up. And it’s a pretty significant theological issue, and when people ask $25,000 questions, you know, here…
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