“Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27) Paul’s message to the church at Corinth isn’t him trying to give them an inspirational illustration, his version o...  Read More

“Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.” (Psalm 96:3) The redemption of humanity started with one man, then one family, then a nation. This week, that circle has en...  Read More

“Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7) I realize it’s possible to celebrate the global nature of the gospel while still struggling to live...  Read More

“So that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.” (Psalm 67:2) Most of us find it fairly easy to ask God for personal blessing. Don’t believe me? Read over your church’s pray...  Read More

“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” (Isaiah 56:7) Seeing Cornelius and his house receive the Spirit may have surprised Peter, but it didn’t surprise God. In fact, it was j...  Read More

“All the prophets testify about him that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 10:43) I know I say this almost every week, but I really do love this story ...  Read More

“How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133:1) Three short verses. That’s all we get in Psalm 133, but three verses is all we need to see a beautiful picture to end this...  Read More

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Of all the miracles told of in the scriptures, this is one of my favorites. Maybe it’s because I like to imagine the looks...  Read More

“The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation.” (Psalm 33:11) The Psalms have a unique way of focusing the heart, like a literary version of your mom ge...  Read More

“Come, let’s go down there and confuse their language so that they will not understand one another’s speech.” (Genesis 11:7) We’ve alluded to this story before, but today let’s dive a bit deeper and m...  Read More

“We hear them declaring the magnificent acts of God in our own tongues.” (Acts 2:11) I love how the story of Pentecost begins, with a sound from heaven. The room at a house in Jerusalem is filled with...  Read More

“Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our salvation.” (Psalm 68:19) This week opened with a miracle. We watched Jesus literally rise from the earth. We saw Daniel’s Son of M...  Read More