Questions… and Answers of Mercy
Some questions haunt us in quiet moments, questions about God that feel too raw to voice aloud. Does He see me? Does He care? Why is there so much pain? If God would sit down at my table, I’d ask Him why He allows suffering… why He feels so distant.
Maybe you’ve thought those things before. You’re not alone.
A New Name and a New Walk
Some moments mark you forever. I still remember a moment from my childhood that stuck with me, not because I did something great, but because I got caught doing something wrong. One night, I was supposed to take out the trash. But I got distracted in the shop near our house, found a knife, and started slicing up a dog leash instead. The trash never made it to the barrel, but the leash was ruined.
The God who Sees Us in Our Struggle
Some choices are driven by fear. Others are frustrated. But most often, impatience causes us to move ahead of God. Genesis 16 tells the story of just such a moment, not one of open rebellion, but of trying to help God along when it feels like He’s taking too long.
The Trustworthiness of God and the Trust of Man
Some conversations stick with us—not because of what was said, but because of who said it. At Billy’s home, when his kids ask a question, they often glance at their mom after hearing his answer, as if to say, “Can we trust that?” It’s funny, but it speaks directly to the heart of trusting God’s Word.
Reject Compromise and Choose the Righteous King
Some moments in life test not just what we believe, but who we trust. Success, pressure, and opportunity can all become spiritual crossroads. Will we stay faithful to God, or will we trade our convictions for comfort?
Consider the story of Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. From the start, he made a bold decision—to close every restaurant on Sundays. In the business world, this sounded like failure waiting to happen. Who turns away profits on one of the busiest days of the week? But Cathy’s goal wasn’t just selling sandwiches—it was glorifying God. And God honored that. Chick-fil-A has become one of the most successful fast-food chains in America, not despite that conviction, but because of it.
The Counterintuitive Faith of a Faithful Follower
Every believer reaches a point where faith feels unnatural—where the logical step is to fight for control, protect self, or prioritize success. But the life of faith rarely follows the world’s script. God often calls His people to live in ways that feel upside down to the flesh but perfectly aligned with His kingdom.
Blessing and Testing
Every believer, at some point, stands at a crossroads: stay in the safety of the familiar or step forward in obedience to God’s call. That decision always comes with risk—but it also comes with purpose.
In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico to begin his conquest. Knowing the temptation to turn back, he famously ordered his men to destroy their ships. Retreat was no longer an option. Though historians now say he dismantled rather than burned them, the point remains, there was no plan B.
The Coming of the Holy Spirit: God’s Power for God’s People
Jesus has called His followers to a mission far beyond their natural ability—to take His message to the ends of the earth. But He never sends without supplying the strength. Just as a child calls on a mother for help, disciples cry out to God. And God answers with the Holy Spirit.
The Ascension: The Forgotten Work of Christ
The resurrection of Jesus is the central hope of the Christian faith—but it’s not the end of the story. After rising from the grave and appearing to His disciples for forty days, Jesus ascended into heaven. For many believers, the ascension receives far less attention than the cross or the empty tomb. Yet in the eyes of the New Testament authors, the ascension wasn’t just a transitional moment—it was essential.
Resurrection: Peace, Prophecy and Power
The resurrection of Jesus didn’t end the story—it launched a new one. After celebrating the empty tomb, the Christian life continues in light of that victory. This new series, Resurrection and Beyond, explores what it means to live after the resurrection, empowered by the risen Christ.
He Took Our Place to Give us His Life
In 1973, Chuck Colson sat alone in his car, weeping. Known as President Nixon’s “hatchet man” during the Watergate scandal, Colson had built his life on pride, power, and control. But everything changed when a friend read to him from Mere Christianity—C.S. Lewis’ words on pride pierced him to the core. That day, the Cross became personal. Colson realized Jesus didn’t just die for the world—He died for him. For his ambition, his pride, his guilt.
From Babylon to Pentecost
The Tower of Babel stands as a powerful reminder of humanity’s pride—and a pivotal moment in God’s redemptive story. People united to build a tower that would reach the heavens, hoping to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered. But their ambition was rooted in pride, not obedience. God responded with both judgment and mercy: He confused their language and scattered them across the earth—not to destroy them, but to prevent deeper rebellion.