Jesus Shares Compassion (3-4-18 Formations)
As you study this passage, keep in mind that faith involves trusting God when life falls apart, when miracles don't happen, and when you do not have
Run the Race (2-18-18 Formations)
What constitutes your reservoir of strength when life is hard and your stamina is weakened? I often find renewed strength in my family. They were people
Draw Near (2-11-18 Formations)
We sometimes struggle with Hebrews because it is laced with the imagery and events of the Old Testament, foreign to our day. As you study this
Rely on God (2-4-18 Formations)
Sitting in a woman's office, I noticed she had a pretty picture of a cross on a rugged hilltop, but instead of signs of crucifixion, the
The Lord’s Mountain (1-28-18 Formations)
Considering the span of biblical writings over the history of our world, it is amazing to watch God's love and grace remain unchanged in spite of
Naaman’s Healing (1-21-18 Formations)
Consider the story of Naaman, supreme commander of the armies of Aram (Syria), who enjoyed the complete trust of his king and had defeated the army
Abraham’s Integrity (1-14-18 Formations)
Abraham, “father” of three great world religions – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – made a tragic decision in a place called Gerar.
The Servant’s Calling (1-7-18 Formations)
The “servant” image connected to Jesus appears first in the Old Testament writings, not as a form of bondage, but as a position of joy
The Lamb of God (12-31-17 Formations)
John's Gospel does not begin with the Bethlehem narrative, instead laying a theological foundation reminiscent of the creation poetry found in Genesis 1:1-2:3. John understands that
Wonderful, Joyous News (12-24-17 Formations)
The problem with Christmas is we know the story too well. We have seen the lavish details year after year in movies, on concert stages and