CTK Blog
Hope & Worship
The redeemed will be raised from the dead to eternal life. Creation will shake off its bondage. All that was once sad, chaotic, and muddled will be made untrue. Those who come to Jesus and taste of this hope by faith are given new hearts to live in awe of God who is Father, Son, and Spirit.
Advent: Dawn of Hope
As a church, we are turning to Romans 15 for this Advent. Over the next four weeks, we’ll read and consider the first thirteen verses of this chapter. Like Advent, this passage helps us look back to Christ’s first coming and to look forward to his second. In doing so, it calls us to center our lives on the hope of Jesus Christ.
Peace for the Troubled
In a time when feelings of fear, worry, and anxiety seem to be on the verge of overwhelming us, Jesus speaks peace to the troubled in heart. He speaks this peace as one who himself knew what it was to be troubled in heart, and he brings us peace by entering into our ultimate trouble on the cross.
Care For Your Body
There is hope for broken-down bodies because of an angelic announcement in an empty tomb to a group of embodied women: “He is Risen.”
Sent to Serve
When Jesus calls his followers to share in his work, he sends us into the world to serve as he served. His becoming like us to serve us become the model for our own sending. He sends us into the world. We cannot stand far off, but we must enter into the lives of others. He sends us to serve. We are sent to serve as Jesus did in word in and in deed, by declaring and displaying the gospel.
Saved to the Uttermost
We often live as if Jesus's work isn't enough. We think we need to add to his work with our efforts. But the truth of who Jesus is reminds us that he and his work are enough. Since Jesus is fully God, he is able to save us fully.
The Honorable Life, Part 1
One thing all human beings have in common is sleep, and when we sleep we often dream. In fact, there are some dreams that are universally common. For example, have you ever dreamed of being in public and suddenly realized you forgot to wear pants? Or, have you dreamed of being at work or school and abruptly remembered that there is a big presentation or test you didn’t prepare for? Dreams like this are remarkably common experiences. It is generally thought that this reflects our common fear of shame and humiliation.