For he will save his people from their sins
The angel told Joseph to name the baby Jesus “for he will save his people from their sins.” What does this mean? Our first thought is often that he will save us from “the consequence...
A Colony of Heaven in a Country of Death
Give me his head on a platter! And so it happened that the holy man, John the Baptist, was decapitated in prison because of a grudge. This twisted and bloody story is a contrast between...
in rejection
Dealing with Rejection
Rejection is fun, right? Wrong. And yet, it’s something that many of us have to deal with at some point or another, including those who try to follow Jesus. Anthony was a monk who lived...
in saviour
Listen For It: Save Your
Faith isn’t just about pursuing life after death, but life before death. Or, put another way, it’s not just about the after-life, but the during-life. When we think of Jesus as “Saviour” we tend to...
in demons, faith, Jesus Christ
Is this the sermon demons don’t want you to hear?
This sermon was originally called “Closing doors to demons” and was delivered on November 17, 2024. But I changed the title to this: “Is this the sermon demons don’t...
How To Achieve World Peace: Step 1
World peace. We all want it. But how do we get there? Is there even any hope when we have had so many wars, when nations (and peoples) continue to fight, and when individuals continue...
in Jesus, transformation
If you want to actually be like Jesus
Let’s pretend that we all get together and decide to imitate someone named Ischyros. Great! Let’s do it! But hold on, there’s a problem. We first need to know what Ischyros is like before we...
Trust God and leave the results to him
What do we do when so much seems broken, uncertain or wrong? When things are not turning out like we want, frazzlement and frustration can take over. They make us doubt our decisions. This was...
Why was I born?
Are we here by chance, or is there a greater purpose? Many people have tried to answer this question. Some people aren’t sure, despair, or throw their hands up in resignation. Fortunately, Jesus isn’t one...
Our Big Brother Jesus
When I was in elementary school a kid kept pestering me—that is, until my big brother came to my defense. I felt… protected. There are a lot of titles for Jesus — like Son of...