For too long, the most beautiful invitation in human history—“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”—has been buried under paperwork, rulebooks, and statistical targets. Jesus never said, “Believe in Me, meet these milestones, then join our organization.” Yet in many churches today, baptism has quietly become…
Around 20 years ago, I wanted to give my friend Marcel a birthday surprise he would never forget. He is from Germany and a very nice guy. He is a pastor, and at that time, he was writing his Master’s thesis. A very methodical guy, sharp focus, tight schedule, all on time, no distractions, pure…
From Jesus’s many encounters during his ministry on Earth, two individuals emerge with compelling experiences that beg for comparisons. Let’s start with what they shared in common : Now, let’s delve into the differences between these two individuals, which add depth and diversity to Jesus’ encounters. These are indeed similar and antagonistic characters, and from…
In Matthew chapter 25, Jesus tells the fascinating story of “The Parable of the Bags of Gold.” (Matthew 25:14-30 NIV). In this story, a wealthy man gathers his three servants to put them in charge of his wealth before leaving.” To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another…