When Jesus speaks of the Son of Man coming in glory and taking His seat on the throne, I can’t help but picture the throne room described in the early chapters of Book of Revelation. Not a cold seat of judgment, but a throne occupied by One who still bears the marks of sacrifice—appearing as a Lamb who was slain.  Read More

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.” Matthew 24:35 (CEB) We can talk about the “signs of the times” until we’re blue in the face. Matthew 24 is filled with vivid language, symbolism, and warnings that easily pull our attention toward speculation. But Jesus doesn’t give these words so we can become experts in interpretation. He gives them so we will be ready...  Read More

Fear always masquerades as wisdom when faith grows thin. But the kingdom of God does not advance through risk management. It advances through faithful obedience. The servants who were commended didn’t create something new. They simply used what they were given. That is sanctification in action—grace received, grace exercised, grace multiplied.  Read More

Today, the Temple is gone. No stones left on another. Jesus’ words, fulfilled. It’s tempting to read that scene as a lesson about them—about Israel’s unfaithfulness, about history, about other religions occupying a once-sacred space. But Jesus didn’t speak these words to score points in a future religious debate. He spoke them to the disciples standing right next to Him. Men and women who assumed the Temple’s permanence meant God’s approval was guaranteed. And that’s where this gets uncomfortably close to home...  Read More

There are moments when I find myself thinking that by now, surely, some things need not be said. In 2026, it feels almost unbelievable that Christians still need to say out loud that racism, discrimination, and dehumanization have no place in the life of faith, especially in response to behavior exhibited by people in positions of power and authority. And yet, here we are—again—needing to return t...  Read More

After chapter upon chapter of confrontation—after exposing hypocrisy, legalism, and spiritual blindness—Jesus doesn’t end with condemnation. He ends with lament. His voice breaks over Jerusalem, not because He lacks power to act, but because love refuses to coerce.  Read More