by Steve Thomason | Mar 20, 2019 | Bible
Abuse of power. That is one of the most prevalent topics in our world today. We see it in the church sex scandals, the endless investigations of the White House, and the recent documentary on Leaving Neverland. I recently watched this video claiming that, in order to...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 18, 2019 | Bible
Jesus has finally arrived in Jerusalem. Much to everyone’s surprise, he rides into the city on the back of a donkey. Matthew 21:1-23:39 record a series of heated confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders. Please enjoy these next two pages in A...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 15, 2019 | Art, ministry
Why would a church be interested in a giant paint-by-number project? Imagine an 18’ x 10’ canvas, divided into twelve 3’ x 5’ panels. Now imagine that each of these canvas panels is covered with random shapes, drawn in sharpie marker. Each shape has a number written...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 13, 2019 | podcast, sermons2019
This sermon explores the meaning of the word forgiveness. Peter asks Jesus, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus responds with a parable of a radically generous landowner and terribly selfish slave. How can we be so unforgiving when God is so radically...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 11, 2019 | Bible
We continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew with the next page of A Cartoonist’s Guide to Matthew. Page 14 covers Matthew 19:1-20:34. Jesus has finally left the northern regions and is making his way to Jerusalem, where he will be arrested and...