John 7:17

As I was writing on the cosmic significance of the Cross of Christ, I realised that though I was born Catholic, remaining so until I was 21 and was, sometimes, a serious Catholic–even a novice in Mother Teresa’s Convent for 14 months–I had never understood why Jesus had to die. If I committed a mortal sin, I would […]…

In Orthodox or religious institutions the leaders expound the word of God and the followers (believers) would simply hear and obey. The believers would never read and understand the word of God themselves. Many naive followers believed that only the leaders would receive mysteries from God. It became a subtle practice where the believers would […]…

It was a gathering of university students, eager, young followers of Jesus. The leader of the discussion asked what was the most important part of being a Christ-follower. A flurry of answers engulfed us, answers like, “faith” or “love” or “trust.” Each such response elicited a host of “yeah” or “uh-huh” or “amen” statements indicating……

I cannot count the times I have been told something along the lines of, “I just want to know God’s will for my life.” The sentiment is expressed in a variety of ways, and at times I have articulated that same desire. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your……

The other day I was hit by a horrid OUTCOME. It wasn’t at all what I expected. I felt nauseous; my body tensed up; I didn’t know where to go to escape the feelings and thoughts flooding my mind. On……

I cannot count the times I have been told something along the lines of, “I just want to know God’s will for my life.” The sentiment is expressed in a variety of ways, and at times I have articulated that same desire. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your……

We are blessed to have many friends at Enjoying the Journey. One of our dearest friends is Pastor Tom Sexton, […]…

This week, we take our second look at the apostle Peter’s repeated use of the phrase “these things” – ταυτα. By way of reminder, this is a single word, “these,” in the Greek text, but the various translations will append “things,” or “qualities,” or some other phrase-completing word because it feels awkward in English to……

Verses used to suggest that God’s will always happens The Bible is replete with verses that show how God is warning, begging, urging, persuading and pleading with people to do his will, and o……