Philippians 2:8 says of Jesus, “Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Did you ever give much thought to the statement “He humbled Himself?”

Yet, the love that Jesus commanded is not about “working to make your neighbor happy by affirming their perceived identities or choices.” For one, happiness is not the defining quality of love. Happiness often accompanies the type of love that Jesus commands, but not necessarily in the short run.

Sometimes Christians can get so excited about the redemption Jesus brings that they fail to tell any other part of the 
Biblical story. We rightly rejoice that our sins are forgiven; this truly is great news! However, if this is the only 
part of the story you know — or if you mistake this part as being the whole story — it is easy to end up with a 
fragmented or even reduced view of the gospel.

Every year, right before Resurrection Sunday, Google searches for "church" skyrocket, making it the time of year when Americans search for a church more than any other. People who normally don't think about stepping into a building are suddenly pulling out their phones and looking for a place to go. This is not an isolated phenomenon but a predictable, recurring sociological pattern. 

Every year, right before Resurrection Sunday, Google searches for "church" skyrocket, making it the time of year when Americans search for a church more than any other. People who normally don't think about stepping into a building are suddenly pulling out their phones and looking for a place to go. This is not an isolated phenomenon but a predictable, recurring sociological pattern. 

How important is the cross of Jesus to your daily life? For many Christians, going to church is of little if any importance. For many regular church-goers, their life is so compartmentalized that they can go most or all of the week without giving a thought to their relationship with Christ and His church. 

A growing number in our churches are confused on this issue. However, the Bible is neither vague nor ambiguous about the meaning and purpose of baptism. The following questions could bring this truth into sharper focus.

Fortunately, the game of life doesn’t adhere to the same rules as the game of baseball.

Most people are all about making a buck; I keep mine while you give me yours.

But the Scriptures teach about sacrifice.

We live in the light of Christ’s wondrous rescue mission.