Eyes of Faith: How Jesus Viewed the World
One of the most interesting aspects of Jesus’ character was his extreme spiritual-mindedness.
The Wisdom of Jesus in 12 Quotes
The wisdom of Jesus needs no introduction. Born to a peasant woman and reared in an insignificant village, Jesus of Nazareth lived his short life on earth as a carpenter and travelling Rabbi. His words and actions aroused intense hostility…
Do You Think of People the Way Jesus Did?
Cool or weird, pretty or plain, successful or a failure – it’s easy to categorize the people of the world in boxes of our own making. Jesus himself had a unique way of thinking about people.
The Attitude Necessary for Gratitude
Thankfulness is more than an action. It stems from an attitude, an entire way of viewing yourself and the world.
The Disciplines of Jesus’ Life
Jesus lived a disciplined life, and His life is a model for believers. I’m excited to share my thoughts about this, and you can find my article over at JoshuaBontrager.com. Joshua is a friend and fellow blogger who challenges and…
Tract: The Gospel that Jesus Proclaimed
There are so many people telling us what the Bible says, but they don’t all agree. Who can we trust? Maybe we should listen to Jesus. This is the message that Jesus gave to people: “…Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming…
An Introduction to Christian Minimalism
The Millennial generation, of which I am part, helped popularize the concept of minimalism. It is often stereotyped, touted, ridiculed, and sometimes – I’m happy to say – embraced as a method to ‘find freedom’ and live a life of…
John: An Introduction to His Gospel
Though remarkably different from the first three Gospels, the Gospel of John – the last Gospel to be penned – provides an important part of the story of Jesus. John is often described as an eagle, for “so high does…
Gospel Discipleship
And Jesus said to them, “Follow me… (Mark 1:17a) When Jesus called his first followers, they didn’t know much about him. At least in Mark’s presentation, Jesus just entered his ministry, and he isn’t yet a well-known figure. So far,…
What John Thought of Jesus
There is a lot of controversy about John the Baptist in academic circles. I’ve been reading some of the articles recently, and you might be surprised by what some scholars say. Some believe that John the Baptist was a member…
