John 1:29-42

John 1:29-42 “The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, ‘Look, here is the Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.” (John 1:35-37) This is evangelism. Evangelism...

Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus 17:1-7 “‘Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.’ Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the LORD, saying, ‘Is the LORD among...

Psalm 98

Psalm 98 “O sing to the Lord a new song…” (Psalm 98:1) It feels fitting to begin a new calendar year with a reminder to sing a new song. It seems fitting, but also a little daunting. The reality is this: We like the old songs. We know the melodies by heart, have...

1 John 4:7-16

1 John 4:7-16 “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.” (1 John 4:7, 16) Merry Christmas! I hope that you’re reading...

Revelation 12:1-10

Revelation 12:1-10 “A great portent appeared in heaven…” (Revelation 12:1) I once visited an art installation at the Cleveland Museum of Art that was an “auditory experience.” Something like 120 speakers were set up in a circle and they were playing a Gregorian chant....

Revelation 1:17-2:7

Revelation 1:17-2:7 “I also know that you are enduring patiently and bearing up for the sake of my name, and that you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then from what you have fallen; repent,...