Jesus meets people where they are at to bring them to a place of life and hope. Even in the midst of death and despair, Jesus steps in to show us that there is more to this life. This message isn't just for funerals or on Easter, its a…
Just as a branch must stay connected to a vine to remain alive and ultimately produce fruit, so the disciple of Jesus must remain connected to Jesus for life and spiritual fruit. Using this metaphor Jesus teaches us what it means to be his…
Jesus comforts his troubled disciples as only he could. He calls for them to believe in God and trust in him, for their futures are safe in their hands. He tell them that though he will leave them for a short while, it is only so he can…
Jesus is the good shepherd and oh how our soul rejoices with this news! To have a guide for life who loves and cares for us, who will call to us as we wander! John 10 outlines the role of this "good shepherd" and it leads us to ask - "are…
Jesus is the door to the sheepfold. There is a lot of meaning within this phrase. The sheepfold was the place of protection from the dangers threatening the sheep. In a similar way, Jesus is the way to find salvation from the evil of this…
Jesus is the light of the world. Following him is the way to God, the way of light, truth and freedom. The Pharisees were enslaved to a path of darkness and deception, thinking they were pleasing to God. Humanity can still choose which way…
The crowds followed Jesus for the things he could give them to improve their lives now. The disciples of Jesus follow him for the eternal life he brings. Which group are you? Jesus doesn't just give bread for your life, he is bread of…