Cross Defined

Cross Defined

Why didn’t Jesus just say “I am God”?

Why didn’t Jesus just say “I am God”?

Jesus loves to seek out and save sinners, yet, he is not a "seeker-sensitive" Savior. It is very difficult to find a straightforward example of Jesus saying that he is God. I've read articles that respond to non-believers who point this out with 'No, Jesus did obviously claim to be

Wisdom is a Poor Comfort

Wisdom is a Poor Comfort

A Tempting Idol I love knowing things. I love knowing more than others. I love sharing information that makes me look smart. I love when people say that I'm intelligent even if I outwardly react uncomfortably. From a young age, I found out that despite my awkwardness, despite my lack

Know Jesus? Really?

Know Jesus? Really?

An issue that I’ve struggled with for a large part of my life is “what does it mean to know Jesus.” I can read about Jesus, but is that the same as knowing him personally? At times, I’ve felt distant from God and struggled with what to do

The Good News of Covenants: God is More than Judge

The Good News of Covenants: God is More than Judge

Have you ever heard or used this evangelism tactic? Believer: Have you ever lied before in your life? Non-Believer: Yes Believer: Then what does that make you? Non-Believer: A liar Believer: Have you ever stolen anything, even something small? Non-Believer: Yes Believer: What does that make you? Non-Believer: A thief

Hope In The Darkness

Hope In The Darkness

I was recently challenged to study the book of Nahum with a bunch of guys and give a talk on Nahum 1:9-15. Take some time to read it before continuing! A Dark Realization As I began to work on my talk, I realized that my focus was mostly on

The Good News of Covenants: God is Relational

The Good News of Covenants: God is Relational

Covenants are good news. No, really. When you hear the word covenant, what is your reaction? Do you think of fakeness? Do you think of cold unfeeling rules? Or do you think of life-giving relationship? Do you think of faithfulness and loving security? At its core, a covenant is simply

It's all about Definition

It's all about Definition

No, I'm not talking about the newest TV or even killer abs. I'm talking about what defines you as a person.‌‌ We are always looking for definition and we tend to look for it in the things we possess and in what we do. Definition can sound like this... * Study