Lessons from the Dogwood Tree

Where I live, there are a lot of dogwood trees. I love to see these beautiful trees in full bloom in the spring. This year, I have noticed and been able to appreciate them more. These trees are unique in their flowering appearance, but their glory is short-lived. Their bloom may be admirable, but it … Continue reading Lessons from the Dogwood Tree →

The Death of Death

"The last enemy to be destroyed is death." - 1 Corinthians 15:26 In 1 Corinthians 15, after describing how Jesus will destroy every rule, authority, and power, reigning "until he has put all his enemies under his feet" (v. 25), the Bible says that the last of these enemies will be destroyed is death. Death is … Continue reading The Death of Death →

Not in Vain

Empty tomb of Jesus at sunrise with crosses in background In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes many statements about the importance of Jesus’ resurrection. Two of the most significant are verses 14 and 17. “And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” “And if … Continue reading Not in Vain →

What is Finished?

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” - John 19:30 Jesus’ final words from the cross, “It is finished,” are a cry of victory. But this may be one of those phrases we hear and read so often that we … Continue reading What is Finished? →