Jesus Christ

  • Confession: A Daily Necessity for the Christian Life

    *Originally written in February 2021 Confession is absolutely essential to the Christian faith. You literally cannot be a Christian without confession. It’s a daily necessity. When people hear the word “confession,” many think of Catholicism: Sunday confession, priests, the confession box, etc. Whatever image you have when you hear “confession,” I want you to throw…

  • What is the Bible?: The Basics
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    What is the Bible?: The Basics

    The Bible is the #1 best seller in the world and has deeply influenced people in the past as well as the present. But is it really worth believing? Is the Bible truly God’s Word, or is it a work of fiction? Is it merely a piece of literature? A historical record? How was it…

  • The Humility and Obedience of Christ Jesus

    This Sunday Chapel Time study takes a look at the book of Philippians. The apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Philippi—the first Christian community Paul started during his travels as a missionary. Philippi was originally a Roman colony located in ancient Macedonia. Home to many retired soldiers, it was known for its…

  • Episode 5 | Let’s Talk Anime: “Demon Slayer” and Special Guest!

    There’s nothing more natural to me than talking about anime in my living room with my roommate, Rei. That’s basically what happened when I recorded this episode. But go ahead and listen to episode 5 for our interesting commentary on the anime, Demon Slayer. We talk about demons, our favorite (and not so favorite) characters,…

  • Biblical Justice: Where is the mishpat for the black community?

    This past week has been filled with all sorts of feelings regarding George Floyd, protests, police violence, and the strength of the community in Minneapolis. This death has felt especially close to me. I used to live just north of that Target and Cub Foods, and I often went to the stores along Lake Street…

  • Meditations on the Gospel: Good Friday

    Today is Good Friday. The day we remember the death of Jesus. The humiliation, the pain, and the suffering that Christ bore for us. Good Friday, despite the name, is a somber day. The joy of the resurrection—Easter Sunday—is two days away, and it will be a day of celebration. But today we are quieter.…