Author name: Chris

Luke is the only Gentile to whom a book in the New Testament has been attributed. He consulted many sources and eyewitnesses in creating his narrative (1:1-4). Of the four Gospels, Luke offers readers the most detail in his stories. Much of his text is not found in the other Gospels, including a glimpse into […]

The more restrictive church view holds that a martyr is someone, who is put to death for their refusal to denounce Christ. Their exemplary courage for this ultimate act of sacrifice is a powerful testimony to their love for God and strong faith. Second Maccabees (7:1-42 in Catholic Bibles before Job) recounts the courage of

The book of Exodus tells the dramatic story of how God freed the Israelites from their slave labor in Egypt and led them through the desert to a “land flowing with milk and honey” (3:8). This account is not merely biblical history, but signifies how Christ freed us from our sins and guides us on

The Fourth Commandment decreed the seventh day of the week a day of rest (Exod. 20:8-11). God created the Sabbath for us (Mark 2:27) as a means of keeping our focus on our relationship with him. It marks our identity as belonging to the Lord as his holy people (1 Pet. 2:9-10). . According to

Walking with Jesus is first and foremost about being in relationship with God. The LORD’s calling to Abraham, the father of faith, is the same for every believer from generation-to-generation, “Walk before me and be blameless” (Gen. 17:1). When you walk with Jesus, you walk with dignity and purpose, inspired with the hope and joy

Welcome to both past and new readers! This blog features my latest WWJ reflections. Each month, I write two reflections, one on a selected spiritual topic, the other summarizing the highlights from a book from the Bible. I have chosen the website name, Walking with Jesus to convey the value in a personal relationship with