The Power of the Cross

The Power of the Cross

By Bill KierceOne of my favorite hymns is Sir John Bowring’s poem put to music, “In the Cross of Christ I Glory.” Bowring was one of Great Britain’s most brilliant and influential statesmen in the early 19th century. By the age of ten, the child prodigy...
“I Want to Be Like Christ”

“I Want to Be Like Christ”

By Bill Kierce Thirty years ago, when Michael Jordan ruled as king of the basketball world, the NIKE company introduced its most popular ad with MJ as its spokesperson. The scene begins with some little boys playing ball on a streetside court as their hero watches. A...
In the Fullness of Time

In the Fullness of Time

By Bill Kierce When I reflect upon God’s timing, I marvel at its perfection. Tracking the GPS of my life’s journey, its intersections, and its detours, I am amazed at the evidence of God’s mapping. With the Psalmist, I can exclaim, “Such knowledge is too wonderful for...
Getting Out of Our Grave Clothes

Getting Out of Our Grave Clothes

By Bill Kierce John 11 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. It’s my go-to passage to preach. And it’s one of the Bible’s most compelling narratives. You know the story: Jesus receives word that his good friend Lazarus is sick and close to death. John states...
All About Love

All About Love

“Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always.” (Deuteronomy 11:1) When we think of the ten commandments, we often think in terms of negatives (“you shall not…”). But actually, the commandments are about love. They...