Chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel account is parabolic triad containing the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the Parable of the Lost Coin, and the Parable of the Lost Son. Each of these parables expresses a specific way in which God cares for the ‘lost,’ those who are living in sin. Theologian William Barclay writes this regarding the three parables of Luke 15:           While the son ‘deliberately went lost,...  Read More

What a great question, I think that it opens a door to the greater conversation around how medical advancements affect/alter human biology and chemistry. First, I do not want to presume on God’s feelings but what follows is a theological position that comes from the study of Scripture and the insight from other theologians. I would encourage you to spend time in prayer and with God’s Word as you r...  Read More

The voice of temptation is not as threatening as we expect - The enemy often appears familiar and unassuming, not obviously dangerous.We must never swap the walk of man for the word of God - Adding our own rules to God's commands can create confusion and legalism.Sin creates separation - The first thing lost in the fall was vulnerability and intimacy with God and each other.God's questions are opp...  Read More

Through Christ, we are found in our darkness. We are redeemed and restored to our created purpose. We are invited back into intimate relationship with God and with each other. The question is: what will we choose? Will we normalize sin and remain in brokenness, or will we reach out and take the hand extended to us—the one that sees us not for our mistakes but for who we were created to be?  Read More