Our question for Luke 4 is: “What’s up with Jesus’ references to Elijah and Elisha in his conversation with the folks in his hometown?” In Luke 4:24-27, Jesus refers to stories of two Old Testament prophets. One of them, Elijah,... Continue Reading →
Our question from Luke 2 is as follows: Why did the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth come to shepherds? Why not to someone of importance, like Caesar Augustus?There are a couple of layers to this question, and they are both... Continue Reading →
People gather at tables in our bright, airy sanctuary on Wednesday mornings and Wednesday nights. They are there for a purpose: to study the Bible together. More specifically, to study the story of Jesus from the book of Luke. And... Continue Reading →
I still remember the first time I met an introverted youth pastor. (Yes, they exist!) I was fourteen or fifteen years old, and our youth group went on a mission trip to Jamaica. Stacking cement blocks on rebar on... Continue Reading →
I grew up in the world of evangelical Christianity. As I was coming of age, I was part of a culture that really valued sharing your testimony – the story of how you came to know Jesus. But I... Continue Reading →
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ~ Ephesians 4:29 When I was a kid, my siblings... Continue Reading →
I like to think of Memorial Day weekend as a celebration weekend. A school’s out, summer’s started weekend. Cookouts, lake or pool time, a day off of work. It kicks off the slower, more laid-back days of summer, that glorious... Continue Reading →
When I worked with Cru in college ministry, the staff would have a summer assignment in some other part of the world every year. I got to go to California, East Asia, Bosnia, Colorado, and Orlando. Others went elsewhere.... Continue Reading →
In the last three weeks, I've explored the story of Creation from Genesis 1 and 2: Creation Panoramic, The Garden of Eden, and the up-close-and-personal creation of Adam and Eve. So, we come to Genesis chapter three and four. Remember, there were no chapter/verse divisions in... Continue Reading →
Becca Hermes 