When times get tough, where do we turn? How should we order our thoughts and actions when darkness arrives? Pastor Reyes reminds us that in the midst of darkness, our hope needs to be rooted in the goodness of what God has done in our lives. God will always redeem us; the Lord is good … [Read More…] Hope in Dark Times
In discussion of race relations, we can think of no better document to read than Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. This letter is the starting point of any meaningful understanding of the racial issues that have plagued the United States, and demonstrates why the movement Dr. King began is so … [Read More…] Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail
On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. To some, this is a foolish pursuit. Why should we put our hope in Him? What does He offer us that’s secure and trustworthy? Don’t check your brain or your heart at the door, because the message of Jesus fully satisfies both. In this passage, … [Read More…] Hope Changes Everything
Palm Sunday begins a week of anticipation that culminates on Easter Sunday. It reminds us that Jesus was the coming king foretold in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament. But what kind of King was he anticipated to be? In this passage, we learn three character prophecies that Jesus fulfilled: He is … [Read More…] The King Is Coming
