“Baptism, A One Man Passion Play”
Steven A. Bush
When a person is baptized, the Gospel is being depicted for everyone to see. It’s a personal drama professing one’s faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. It’s a one man passion play.
“Why Not?”
Tim Meek
God calls us to trust in Him. Our response, when His word tells us to trust and obey, should be “Why not?”
“Loving Jesus Means Obeying Him”
Steven A. Bush
Many people claim they love Jesus. Many say they love Jesus but change their minds very quickly when they learn what Jesus actually said.
“Better to Eat Jesus’ Words Than Your Own”
Steven A. Bush
It’s a given that Jesus’ words are often misapplied, dismissed as hyperbole, shared with contextual caveats, or run through theological strainers. What if we just take them in, unfiltered, let them nourish our souls, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our minds and hearts?
“The Tale of Two Kings and A Prophet”
Steven A. Bush
Judah’s young King, Jehoshaphat, sought to walk in peace with King Ahab of Israel. While Jehoshaphat was a good king, Ahab was evil.
“Little Big Things”
Steven A. Bush
God has a reputation for taking small things and doing enormously big things with them. Examples include David with a small smooth stone and sling, and an unknown boy’s five small loaves and two fish; a little mudpie eyepatch made from dirt and spit.
“Bearing Fruit”
Steven A. Bush
Obviously we’ve been saved, made disciples of our Lord, for purposes far beyond the initial rescue. Hell was a bad destination. Heaven is an awesome destination. And yet God didn’t allow His Son to bear the cross only to have our destinations changed.
“Gird Up The Loins of Your Mind”
Steven A. Bush
Our time here is temporal and yet the consequences of the Gospel are eternal for all those who believe. And this seems to be the truth the loins of our minds need to be girded with as we rest our hope on the fullness of God’s grace that will culminate when Jesus returns.
“Dull of Hearing”
Steven A. Bush
Believers face many noisy distractions that seek to drowned out God’s Word. In John 10:27 Jesus says: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” But what does it say if so-called sheep don’t follow Him?
“So What About This Mary Girl?”
Steven A. Bush
Mary would be the one chosen to tenderly raise God’s beloved Son, whom she obediently named, Jesus. She was the steward of His care from birth to manhood. May we all embrace Mary’s response to this awesome charge: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”