Jesus, the Vine: Jesus told his disciples, "I am the vine; you are the branches." This was the perfect analogy for the Christian life. Staying connected to Jesus means staying connected to the very li

The Gift of the Spirit: On the night before the cross, Jesus knew he was leaving his disciples, but he promised not to leave them alone. He would send another advocate or counselor, the Spirit of trut

The Only Way: Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." But how can Jesus be the only way? Many people wrestle with the exclusivity of Christ

The Love of Christ: On the night before the cross, Jesus gave his disciples a new command that would change everything: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Despite a

Jesus, the Servant: The night before the cross, when he washed the feet of his disciples, Jesus modeled the type of humble service he called his followers to do. As the Son of God, Jesus was the great

The Difficulty of Faith: At the end of his public ministry, people were still divided over who Jesus was. Some believed in him, while others did not. Even some of the people who saw Jesus do things th

Jesus, the Son of Man: Self-sacrifice (not self-serving) is the way of Jesus who came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. But let's face it: a life of sacrifice sou

Jesus, the King: At the Triumphal Entry, Jesus, riding the colt of a donkey, was welcomed into Jerusalem as a king by people waving palm branches and praising God. This fulfilled numerous prophecies a

Jesus and Mary: What comes into your mind when you think of worship? Going to church? Singing worship music? In the story of Jesus and Mary of Bethany, Mary gives a beautiful picture of what true and

Everybody Needs Christmas: In the Christmas story, we see faithful men and women, young and old, looking forward to the birth of the One God had promised to send. One who would be the Savior of the wo