(Editorial note: This post was adapted from the sermon manuscript and transcript written and preached by Pastor Chris on Sunday, June 28, 2026 with the assistance of AI.) What was Jesus actually trying to do when he came to Earth? Most people have a quick answer to that question. He came to save us. He came to show us how to live. He came to die for our sins. All of those things are true, but Mark's gospel pushes you toward a more specific answer before any of those ideas get

When people think about Jesus, they usually reach for titles like "Son of God" or "Savior." But Jesus's favorite way to describe himself was different: he called himself the Son of Man. This post explores what Jesus actually said about his own identity, what his closest followers said about him, and why those answers matter for anyone trying to understand who Jesus of Nazareth really was.

If God is good and all-powerful, why is the world so broken? It's one of the oldest challenges to Christian faith. The biblical answer isn't a philosophical argument — it's a story. From Genesis 3 to the promises made to Abraham, David, and the prophets, God the Father has been working to fix what humanity broke. This post traces that thread and shows where it leads.

What kind of father is God — and does it change anything about your everyday life? Most people bring their experiences with earthly fathers into their understanding of God. Some of those experiences are good. Others are complicated. Scripture has an answer that goes deeper than either. From Genesis to Ecclesiastes to the words of Jesus, this post follows what the Bible actually says about God the Father and what he gives us.

The Trinity is the most contested doctrine in church history. Jehovah's Witnesses reject it. Mormons reject it. Muslims reject it. Even some groups that call themselves Christian reject it. So where did it come from — and is it actually in the Bible? This post explores what Scripture says about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and why the church arrived at the doctrine of the Trinity not by invention, but by honest discovery.

The book of Acts tells the unexpected story of the world changing followers of Jesus. A group that started as a few dozen people locked...

Who were the three wise men? How old was Jesus when they visited? In this post we’ll answer these questions plus one you don’t want to miss!