“Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Share with the saints in their need. Pursue hospitality.” Romans 12:12 How many fingers do you have on your left hand? Five…I hope! Look at each one of them because they can be your ongoing reminder of God’s “marching orders” for us not just for surviving but thriving in […]
Read More“Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah; one will come from you to be ruler over Israel for me.” – Micah 5:2 “Where is the Christ?” asked the ruined people of Judah. Seeking a shepherd to save and restore them, they found a promise that one day the small village of Bethlehem would […]
Read More“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” – Luke 6:40 Don’t be thrown off by the word, “disciple.” Jesus isn’t talking here about super spiritual people. He is talking about ordinary, everyday students. But don’t be thrown off by the word “student” either. Jesus […]
Read More“He answered, “Whether or not he’s a sinner, I don’t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!”” John 9:25 This man had it right. He could not explain how his life was transformed, but he knew it was transformed. He was blind from birth but now able to see. He could not explain why his life […]
Read More“Follow the Leader” When Jesus met Peter, He didn’t make Peter a leader. Peter brought natural gifting that has made many great leaders. Quick wit, passion, risk-taking ability, forcefulness, and courage are marks that cause leaders to rise in the ranks of military, business, and academic achievement. Peter had all of these marks… before Jesus. Peter […]
Read More“For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 “Where you look is where you will tend to go.” These words rung in my ears as I drove away from the house for my first solo drive behind the wheel. […]
Read MoreYour faith has saved you. Go in peace.” – Luke 7:50 No greater words could be spoken to us by Jesus. “Your faith…” Not your works or your worth. Not your parents or your peers. Only humble, submissive faith in the work and worth of Jesus is what matters. “…has saved you…” Neither my emotions nor my circumstances can change it. […]
Read MoreNo greater words could be spoken to us by Jesus. “Your faith…” Not your works nor your worth. Not your parents nor your peers. Only humble, submissive faith in the work and worth of Jesus is what matters. “…has saved you…” Neither my emotions nor my circumstances can change It. No accusation from without or […]
Read MoreI know that many folks who are grieving and suffering this Christmas season were unable to attend our Service of Consolation. If that is you, let me offer this reflection as a word of encouragement… “We don’t know who discovered water, but it wasn’t the fish.” So goes the quote attributed to Marshall McLuhan. It […]
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