Category: Jesus
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Not Ordinary
When we describe our kitchen to other people we always talk about new appliances, or new counters, or even our new silverware. But, we never describe the wall color to someone. The reason is simple: it is ordinary. Everyone has it, it’s not worth mentioning, and so we don’t even consider it. Sometimes, very sadly,…
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Life’s Challenges
Whenever I think about how difficult life is, I’m always reminded and encouraged by these two verses, especially this week. Imagine this: Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and God’s only Son, who is about to be arrested and crucified for me … prays for me. What if we treated one another like this and…
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Disagree with him? Let’s run him off! (Not)
As most know, I am a staff writer for the website GotQuestions.org, and I received a question that I wanted to share as well as the answer that I provided. The question had to do with (obvious) disagreement in the church between how a pastor acts and how others think he should behave. I think this…
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Are you living for, or with , Jesus?
Quick thought: If Jesus is eternal, and we claim to follow Him, how can we choose to obey His commands only when they’re suitable to our life-style? I think it’s time for an honest gut-check to make sure we are really living for Him … and not making him out to be a “part-time god”.…
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Jesus vs. Greek Mythology
As most know, I am a staff writer for the website GotQuestions.org, and I received a question that I wanted to share as well as the answer that I provided. The question had to do with comparing Greek mythology and the story of Jesus and prayerfully, I think it’s something we can each take a…
Pastor T.J. Conwell 