By Pete Briscoe
July 25, 2018
When I think of the word union, nice things come to mind. I think of a marriage union, or a family reunion. And of course, almost everyone says they want to be in union with Christ.
By Pete Briscoe
July 24, 2018
In his letter to the Romans, Paul makes an assumption about his readers. It’s such a foundational truth that he whips it out there before he gets to the guts of what he really wants to say...
By Pete Briscoe
July 23, 2018
Baptisms are one of the great things about being a pastor. When I get to dunk someone and then pull them out of the water—man, it’s just like the best of the best.
By Pete Briscoe
July 22, 2018
Life “in Christ” is a journey of exploration and discovery from beginning to end. “Christ in us” is the “great mystery,” as Paul put it. And anyone who thinks they fully understand this mystery...
By Pete Briscoe
July 21, 2018
John’s first letter is loaded with encouragement to those in doubt. It’s an awesome message, really. (Not too long either; you can read it in a short sitting.)
By Pete Briscoe
July 20, 2018
Life on this planet can be tough. Jesus never promised otherwise: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.
By Pete Briscoe
July 19, 2018
This enduring joke gets a chuckle because it feeds off the cultural belief that male members of our species really don’t like to admit when they are physically lost.
By Pete Briscoe
July 18, 2018
Okay, so I’m not the best at navigating through new territory (hear my wife snicker). And yeah, I’m a guy; and there’s just something about guys asking directions… we don’t!
By Pete Briscoe
July 17, 2018
Christians love to debate the craziest stuff. Here’s a favorite: What comes first: faith (our assured belief in something unseen) or regeneration (God making us righteous and just)?
By Pete Briscoe
July 16, 2018
No one was responsible for their own physical birth. It wasn’t your idea and you didn’t birth yourself. Your mother did that, and if you give her half a moment, she’ll no doubt remind...