In today’s passage of scripture, we see the conversation resulting from the disciples' inability to cast out a demon from a boy. Jesus expressed his frustration with the religious leaders due to their lack of belief. This was representative of not just them, but their generation. Jesus didn't mince words...

Following Jesus often has perplexing moments if we presume that the miracle of new creation and personal regeneration always occurs instantaneously. Like all miracles and answered prayer, the biggest miracle we can personally experience comes in God's timing, not ours. If we meet the conditions of trust, confession, and surrender,...

We do not have to physically hear the haunting sound of a cage of metal closing us in to be in a prison. We do not have to be herded away from our home land like the Israelites were, to be taken into captivity, or feel the weight of chains...

We focus so much on forgiveness from God, that often we miss the opportunities this season provides to extend forgiveness to others. Jesus said, “But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:15) But that does not make it easy, especially...

When Jesus' disciples and followers heard him speak the words in our theme text, John 6:53, some were perplexed at its meaning. They understood that they needed physical food and drink, which Jesus provided when he fed the five thousand (John 6:1-15). But now Jesus wanted them to understand that...