Years ago, I picked up a little book by John Stott called Why I Am a Christian. Early on in the book, I came across a line that I’ve never forgotten. Stott wrote, Why I am a Christian is due ultimately neither to the influence of my parents and teachers, nor to my own personal decision… Continue reading Jesus Pursues Us
If there’s one thing the story of Saul in Acts 9 shows us, it’s this: nobody is too far gone for Jesus. Saul wasn’t just casually against Christianity — he was actively trying to destroy it. He arrested Christians, broke apart families, and stood proudly by while innocent believers like Stephen were murdered. If you… Continue reading If He Can Save Saul, He Can Save You
Easter is more than a holiday—it’s the heartbeat of the Christian faith. It’s the reason the church gathers every week. It's the foundation of our hope. Easter is the ultimate declaration that death does not have the final word. This past Sunday, I had the privilege of preaching from John 20, where Mary Magdalene finds… Continue reading Jesus Is Calling Your Name: Why Easter Still Changes Everything
In Part 1 and Part 2, we’ve looked at 8 powerful truths the Bible teaches us about marriage—how it’s a gift from God, a covenant, a calling, and a reflection of Christ’s love for the church. But before we wrap up this series, there are two important misunderstandings we need to correct. Because when it… Continue reading 8 Things Marriage Is (and 2 Things It Isn’t) | Part 3
Last week in Part 1, we looked at the first three truths the Bible teaches us about marriage: that it’s countercultural, covenantal, and not based on how we feel. This week, we’re continuing our list with five more biblical truths that round out the picture—and they just might challenge the way you see your own… Continue reading 8 Things Marriage Is (and 2 Things It Isn’t) | Part 2
Joshua Wester 