The disciple’s expectations, their anticipation of Jesus’ continued influence on the earth dramatically changed on the Cross of Calvary. With the realization of the crucifixion, their hopes were shattered. Christ’s followers initially dispersed; their future was confused. Darkness prevailed on the earth as Christ hung on the Cross, and as He suffered, bled, and... Continue Reading →

               Surrender. It is a word that goes against the natural grain of our lives and generally has negative connotations. We don’t like to give up; we don’t like to quit; we don’t like to lose. Militarily surrender means defeat; in a game surrender means loss; in certain situations, surrender means it’s over. It is... Continue Reading →

Following a full day of intensive teaching before large crowds hungry to hear Him, Jesus said to His disciple, “Let us go to the other side” of the Sea of Galilee. While on their water journey, a storm swelled up and became fierce, tossing their boat with forceful waves. The disciples did what they could... Continue Reading →

        We know our faith should be in God; to believe Him regardless, to trust Him totally in all things and at all times. However, we don’t always feel like we have faith. At times we struggle with doubting God, with believing He will do all He says He will do, with believing the Scriptures... Continue Reading →

        Throughout the Old Testament, only through the priest could one come to God; only through the offering of sacrifices on behalf of a sinner could one be declared temporarily righteous, until the next sin. Because of the sinful nature of the priest, he would first need to offer sacrifices for himself, allowing his entrance... Continue Reading →