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What Blinds You to Jesus?

“We had hoped…” (Luke 24:21a NLT) Have circumstances in your life been so chaotic or your heartache so severe that you’ve missed God’s presence when He showed up? Luke records the story of two of Jesus’ followers who were walking home, to the village of Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. As theyContinue reading “What Blinds You to Jesus?”

Where Were You On 9/11?

“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” (Matthew 24:44 NLT) On September 11, 2001, all I remember is frantically trying to reach my daughter who lived in New York City, then being glued to the TV with a sense of unbelief once I knewContinue reading “Where Were You On 9/11?”

So, How Are Things Going?

“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!” (Hebrews 10:35 NLT) In yesterday’s post I asked if it was time to call an “audible.” Essentially, what I was asking was, “Is it time to consider another option,” not simply for your life as a whole,Continue reading “So, How Are Things Going?”

Is It Time to Call An Audible?

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) Earl Nightingale said: “A rut is a grave with the endsContinue reading “Is It Time to Call An Audible?”

A Long Obedience

“As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” (2 Timothy 4:6-7 NLT) John Stonestreet wrote in a recent edition of BreakPoint: “There’s something unusual andContinue reading “A Long Obedience”

When You Can’t See What God Is Doing

“the water above that point began backing up a great distance away at a town called Adam, which is near Zarethan.” (Joshua 3:16a NLT) The children of Israel had received affirmation from God that it was time to begin the conquest of their Promised Land. There was just one problem – the Jordan River. MostContinue reading “When You Can’t See What God Is Doing”

Life Without a Legacy

“I am leaving you with a gift…” (John 14:27a NLT) Every life leaves a legacy. It’s never a question of “if,” it’s only a question of “what kind.” A legacy is “something that has come from an ancestor or predecessor or the past.” (Webster) Our goal as a Jesus follower is to leave “tracks” thatContinue reading “Life Without a Legacy”

Mountains Without Valleys

“After His baptism, as Jesus came out of the water, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on Him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy.’” (Matthew 3:16-17 NLT) Remember a time you felt reallyContinue reading “Mountains Without Valleys”

Knowledge Without Love

“But it wasn’t long before reports got back to the Thessalonian hard-line Jews that Paul was at it again, preaching the Word of God, this time in Berea. They lost no time responding, and created a mob scene there too.” (Acts 17:13 The Message) Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “A little knowledge is a dangerousContinue reading “Knowledge Without Love”