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Luke 1:5-13 Luke emphasizes that Jesus’s story is rooted in the story of God’s earlier acts for his people. Luke’s first account after his preface (1:1- 4) evokes the story of Abraham and Sarah, an […]

In Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth, he carefully includes both men and women who play significant roles in the divine narrative. We see this in the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, and […]

Psalm 89 is not ordered in the same way that many other psalms are. Where others begin with lament and end in hope, this one flips the narrative. It begins by laying a foundation of faithfulness. God loves us, the psalmist declares. He is faithful. He can be trusted.

Isaiah 9:2-3 If you’ve worshiped at an Advent service, at Lessons and Carols, or a Hanging of the Greens celebration, you’ve heard this scripture. People collapsing at death’s door step were rescued from darkness by […]

I don’t know about you, but I find it so encouraging when I read something outside of the church that highlights the value of what Christians do. Here is an example I just came across: […]

In today’s pluralistic world, it is not uncommon to hear that Christianity is just one religion among many in the world and therefore we represent just one of many different paths to God. This position […]

This article is part of a series of book summaries written by current students or alumni of Asbury Seminary intended to provide insight into recently released works from our faculty. Paying homage to those who […]

The following questions will begin to help you discern if being a church planter is the right calling and vocation for you. These questions were taken from two articles published by Asbury Theological Seminary’s Center […]

It’s just obvious to me God is at work, and there are of course what John Wesley called ordinary means and extraordinary means of grace. This is clearly an extraordinary moment. It doesn’t do away with the need for the ordinary.

Drop the formulas and assume the posture of a listener. God is having a conversation with everyone that you meet, even if they are not aware. Your role is to catch up on that conversation and keep it moving toward Jesus.