Glory to God in the Lowest…and Highest

Glory to God in the Lowest…and Highest

It’s possible that more doctoral theses, exegetical studies, and heartfelt sermons have been centered on Philippians 2:5-11 than any other text in Scripture.That’s because the apostle Paul’s inspiring summary of the life of Jesus alludes, in the span of just seven...
A Vulnerable Savior

A Vulnerable Savior

Throughout this season of Advent our focus is “The Story of Christmas in 20 Words.”  On each of the 20 weekday mornings ending on Christmas Eve, we’ll spotlight a single word from the Gospel accounts that helps us ponder more deeply the birth of Jesus.12. ...
Into Our Neighborhood

Into Our Neighborhood

Throughout this season of Advent our focus is “The Story of Christmas in 20 Words.”  On each of the 20 weekday mornings ending on Christmas Eve, we’ll spotlight a single word from the Gospel accounts that helps us ponder more deeply the birth of Jesus.11....
The Kiss of Love

The Kiss of Love

Bible commentator Dale Bruner, trying to describe “the deep grace of God for a flawed human race,” says there is one illustration that has helped him more than any other.It comes from Dr. Richard Selzer’s experience as a surgeon, as reported in his book Mortal...
Christmas Day

Christmas Day

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light...