Author Archives: John Harris

Jesus always sends people. Even before he came he sent John the Baptist. Jesus was baptized, not so that something would happen to him, but that we might see who he is. The Holy Spirit descended upon him to show … Continue reading →

The end is near! This life will not go on forever. Any one of us only has at most 100 years or so, likely less. Jesus knows the end from the beginning, and he wants us to be ready. Nobody … Continue reading →

People in Jesus’ day are just like people today, wanting to see proof that Jesus is really who he says he is. Just a little bit of cynicism can poison your entire outlook, don’t let it. Trust in God. We … Continue reading →

Jesus is a healer and a leader. He teaches his followers about their life with God and he gives life to those who need it. He explains that he has a job for us in the world, it’s a big … Continue reading →

So much of Jesus’ life that we know well is covered in these first chapters of Matthew. From the establishment of Jesus as a historical figure through the genealogy, to His birth and visit by the (non-Jewish outsiders) Wise Men … Continue reading →