I remember the first time my pastor invited me out to Duke Gardens. I was a pastoral intern at a church in Wake Forest, NC, and a third-year seminary student. One Thursday morning, during our intern meeting—eight of us gathered around a table—Pastor Larry walked in,...
“The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and it will defend itself.” Charles Spurgeon As we move through the Gospel of Mark, one striking pattern emerges—rooted in the Bible’s supernatural worldview:...
The mid-1930s were a tumultuous time on the European continent. World War I had left several countries in incalculable debt, and the Great Depression had become a global crisis. In Germany in particular, this combination of economic misery—along with deep...
At Cross Point Church, we’ve launched a year-long journey through the Gospel of Mark. In our first sub-series, “Prepare the Way”, we’ve studied Mark 1:1-15 and what it means to start disciplined, spiritually grounded and truly transformed by Jesus. Whether you’re...
10 Free Summer Activities for Kids in Middle Tennessee (2025 Edition) School’s out, the sun is shining, and if you’re like most Middle Tennessee parents, you’re facing one burning question: How do I keep my kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? The...
Jesus himself said that the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings were fulfilled in him. (1) But how? That’s the joy of biblical interpretation—it’s like a never-ending Easter egg hunt, searching for all the ways the Old Testament foretold this “fulfillment.” In Genesis...
