
The topic of justice comes up frequently in Scripture. It’s a major theme of the Old Testament, and it’s central to the heart of the gospel. In the Bible, justice is about relationship. It’s about establishing a right relationship with others, but it’s also about having an unbiased relationship with the truth. We’ve put together…

In Ephesians 4:13, Paul says that Christ gave us the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to build up the body of Christ until we attain the “fullness of Christ.” Scripture uses the word “fullness” to describe a sense of completeness. So the “fullness of Christ” represents growth into the maturity and wholeness of Christ.…

Of all the world’s holidays, Christmas is one of the strangest. It’s one of the most universally celebrated holidays despite the fact that it’s so uniquely tied to a specific religious event. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, the One who had come to save humanity from their sins. But for many who…

We live in a digital world full of “friends” and “followers” we’ve never met. But Scripture is filled with images of relationships that move beyond surface-level sentiment. We should be creating community that’s fiercely loyal and demonstrably kind. The Bible has a lot to say about friendship and the behaviors that foster genuine rapport and…

One of Jesus’s most well-known parables is the Parable of the Prodigal Son-a story about a father and his two sons. Even folks who know very little about Jesus are often familiar with this parable. The term “prodigal son” has become synonymous with someone who behaves recklessly, damaging their relationship with family and friends. But…

It’s crazy to think that at the end of 2019, we were excited about what the new year had to offer. Many of us looked forward to all the things we were going to accomplish. But we didn’t have to get too far into 2020 before we were all asking for a refund. It’s been…

Both Matthew and Mark tell an interesting (and curious) story about Jesus and a fig tree. This story carries a profound message-even if it’s not immediately apparent. To really understand the significance of this story, we need to dig into the background a bit. Jesus has just had His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and He…