In Mark 3, we come across a small sentence, that if not paid attention to, will go in one side of our minds and quickly out the other. In Mark 3:10 it reads, “For he had healed many so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him.” Wherever Jesus traveled people were healed—however, not … Continue reading Resting. One Day at a Time.
Journey
What Jesus Began… He Continues Today; In You.
We either Follow Jesus actively or like Him passively. Where we land makes all the difference. Jesus still changes lives.
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Obedience.
Any mentioning of the word in Christian circles will conjure up diverse emotion. In many corners of Christianity, it has become a word of obscenity. Whether the context is obeying Jesus or learning to obey spiritual authority—no matter the context, this word has become problematic on many levels. A linguistic parriah. Don’t get me wrong; … Continue reading Obedience.
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Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
pərˈfekSH(ə)n/ n. - the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. Ever met someone who was a spiritual perfectionist? Or someone who lived their spiritual life in trying to be so perfect they tried to manage, control, or manipulate their life to project they "have it all together?" … Continue reading Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
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Red Cups, Refugees, and the Redeemed
Facebook. Oy vey! I can't believe I am about to say the following: "I miss the Facebook days of duck face selfies, cat vine videos, and numerous other "statuses" that were mindless and somewhat funny. I know they are still there but they are harder to spot these days. And to be clear, I am … Continue reading Red Cups, Refugees, and the Redeemed
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Christ and the Journey Ahead: The Beginning
As a pastor I hear questions swirling around the minds of many Christ-followers. Questions like: “How do we live this life of following Jesus? How do we respond to a culture very different from our own? Who in fact was Jesus and what more is there to know about Him? How can I better love and serve … Continue reading Christ and the Journey Ahead: The Beginning
Noah D. Schumacher 