born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
No one: Hey, it would be fun to revisit your trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel in 2019. For the next few days, you should post letters describing each day. Me: Say less Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you well. Today has been filled with awe-inspiring moments as we journeyed through the lands where Jesus... Continue Reading →
Here's some perspective you can take for the price you want to pay for it. I have paid for it with scars over 25+ years, but that doesn't mean I am correct. There is great transformative power found in the message of Jesus. Colossians 3:2 urges us to set our minds on things above, not... Continue Reading →
Israel's Rejection of Jesus as Messiah With only a brief dip into the pool of the Gospels, a perplexing dilemma emerges – why did the majority of Jesus' own people reject his claim to be the Messiah? Even with miracles validating his messianic role, the paradoxical rejection remains a significant problem. Moral Stubbornness and Intellectual... Continue Reading →
This year, at the @Eastside Church of Christ, we are embarking on a voyage together. "The Big Picture: The Narrative of Scripture" is a journey through the grand tapestry of God's redemptive story woven from Genesis to Revelation. This series uncovers the threads of promise, covenant, and redemption that bind together the pages of the... Continue Reading →
At some point, all of us will struggle with our faith, perhaps to a point where we wander from our King. The Scriptures provide warning signs that should set off alarms worth our attention. As 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns, “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” Seven Danger Signals... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 