by Chris Findley | Sep 22, 2024 | Discipleship, Life, Scripture
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Today I had several conversations with friends who are experiencing significant grief and pain from profound and tragic events in their lives. Those...
by Chris Findley | May 18, 2024 | Discipleship, Scripture
The church can be known for a number of things can’t it? It can be known for its care for the poor. It can be known for its moral teaching. It can be known for its liturgical expression. Sadly, it can sometimes be known in a...
by Chris Findley | Apr 28, 2024 | Discipleship, Life
Have you ever had a random thought pop into your head that was so odd or unsettling you found yourself wondering, “Where did that come from?” It may be the thought to make an incredibly cruel or ugly comment. It may be an impression of a vile sexual...
by Chris Findley | Apr 24, 2024 | Discipleship, Scripture
Imagine you are with the Disciples and it’s Easter Sunday. But you don’t know that because you don’t know Jesus has risen. Not yet. What you do know is that Jesus died. He was betrayed and falsely convicted. He was brutally beaten and whipped. Then he was...
by Chris Findley | Apr 17, 2024 | Discipleship, Life
Despite the rise of the work-at-home movement, the vast majority of people spend at least 40 hours per week at work. Many people work upwards of 50 or more hours each week. It is no exaggeration to say that most of our waking hours are spent in the workplace. The...
by Chris Findley | Apr 7, 2024 | Discipleship, Scripture
Every Christian is called to be a student of the Bible. Yet many Christians struggle with their Bible reading –either in forming the habit or in comprehending what they are reading. Many are like the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. When Phillip comes upon the man...