Jesus - Pastor and Bishop

Fr. Tom continues his series on the Names of Jesus by exploring two names that we do not usually associate with Christ. 

We affirm as central to the Great Tradition both the divinity and humanity of Jesus, but today Fr. Tom focuses on the humanity of Christ as our Friend and Brother. 

The Son of God became the Son of Man and was "made sin" according to the Scriptures. What should we understand about this way of speaking of Jesus? 

<p>In this teaching, John Mark Comer reflects on Colossians 3v15, inviting Followers of Jesus to “let the peace of Christ rule” in the core of their being. He shares his personal journey with anxiety and how cultivating inner peace is essential for living a life of love in a trou ... Show More

One of the most powerful marks of a believer is transcendent peace. This world offers us no reason to be peaceful. It offers us no reason to be without stress, burdens, cares, and total frustration. But we serve a God who offers us peace in the midst of any circumstance. We serve ... Show More

True coolness comes from recognizing our spiritual essence and maintaining inner peace, even in difficult situations. This awareness helps us respond to challenges without losing our composure, keeping our inner world calm and cool. 

In this episode, I walk through Meditations 3.12, where Marcus Aurelius claims that if we pursue Virtue with sincerity and without distraction, we will live “the blessed life.” But what does that really mean in Stoic terms? We examine what “blessed” refers to (spoiler: it’s Eudai ... Show More

<p>Marital conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be destructive.</p><p>In this episode, Costi Hinn shares biblical wisdom for navigating conflict in marriage with grace, humility, and gospel-centered love. Discover practical steps to pursue peace, protect unity, and honor ... Show More

We on the Abide team want you to know that we are praying for you. One of our prayers is that you would find peace in this troubled sea we are living in right now. Tonight’s bedtime story is based on many Scriptures about peace found throughout the Bible with some prayers intertw ... Show More

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Needing pea ... Show More