“The Temptation of Christ” is how we often refer to the story told in Matthew 4: 1-11, but the word “temptation” doesn’t ring true. Not fully, anyway. The Greek word used—peirazo—means “tested” as one would test a thing to see if it is true to its nature. Precious metals are tested. Gemstones are tested. And, […]

As I continue to study the words of Jesus, I continue to grow in my faith. It is my prayer that, if you choose to walk with me on this journey, your faith, too, will increase. Matthew 3:15 “Let us do so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” […]

I often say—sometimes to myself, sometimes to friends, sometimes from the stage or from behind a lectern—that I do not want to reach heaven and have to ask, “Which one is Jesus?” I express my desire to know Him now. Here. So much so that I recognize Him immediately upon entering through the gates. This […]