The Darkness of Christmas ~ Luke Burrow

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate Christmas at the darkest time of the year. Around the time of the winter solstice, the days are shortest, the sunlight is most fleeting, and the nights seem to stretch on endlessly. For many people, Seasonal Affective...

An Upside-Down Kingdom ~ Luke Burrow

Before Jesus came into the world, many people thought the Messiah would be a powerful warrior who would overthrow the Roman authorities and establish a thriving political kingdom. But when he was born, the Messiah did not receive a king’s welcome; instead, he was born...

Finding Hope in Judgement ~ Luke Burrow

I don’t know about you, but in the last few months, I’ve felt like reading the news has become increasingly discouraging. Maybe I’m just getting older and growing more aware, but it seems as though the number of heartbreaking news stories has been increasing, and it...

A New Destiny ~ Luke Burrow

            One of the most memorable ways I have heard the grace of God illustrated is through the image of a professor talking to his students on the first day of class. As the illustration goes, the students...