Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Reformation Without Strings Attached

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

  499 years ago to date a German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in Germany. This event set in motion the unstoppable wave of Protestant Reformation in Europe, and led … Continue reading →

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Our Only Hope

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

The roots of anger that is increasingly overloading the world are not to be found in the endless list of scapegoats that we are so quick to blame for everything today – for moral, economic, social, political, national and personal … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Surrender

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

  Lord, these are increasingly trying times when religious mediocrity and spiritual shallowness will not do. With David I pray: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any … Continue reading →

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Preaching in Australia

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

Late March and the beginning of April 2016 for me were the weeks of my visit to Melbourne, Australia. This was a working visit, with some special time to spend with my grown up children – Tina, Tamara and Andrija, … Continue reading →

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Reaching Behind the Veil

Posted on May 26, 2015 by

We do not arrive at the Truth by carefully aligning Biblical proof texts into systematically organized themes, topics, doctrines, or systems of beliefs. By doing so many have arrived at diverse teachings and truths, all supported by different kinds of … Continue reading →

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Christ is Risen Indeed

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

Despite that some prominent leaders are telling us otherwise the world is becoming an increasingly ugly place. Human dignity is trampled upon. Popular media teaches our children violence, witchcraft and promiscuity under the pretence of innocent entertainment. We are expected … Continue reading →

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Followers of Jesus are Not Tribal Christians

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

Being a follower of Jesus is not like being a fan of Jesus who likes to pick and choose those parts of Jesus’ identity that appeal to him/her the most. Following Jesus means much more than liking Him, or being … Continue reading →

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Maranatha! Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

A few weeks ago I tried to help my six-year old son to see that Jesus is the real Santa; the only one who surprises us with good gifts, of which the most important one was the gift of His … Continue reading →

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In Love With a Vulnerable God

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

“If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things.” Romans 8:31.32. … Continue reading →

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Unity Outside Jesus is Idolatry

Posted on June 20, 2014 by

Jesus never prayed for the unity of religions. Unity to which Jesus calls his followers has a clear focus and purpose. It is the unity in and around Jesus, modeled by and rooted in the loving and mutually embracive relationship … Continue reading →

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