“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27 NLT) Christmas was not a happy time for this man. His country was embroiled in a war he hated, from which hisContinue reading “The Saddest Words in a Christmas Carol”
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How to Look Like Jesus
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) It’s much easier to love someone who loves us, who’s kind,Continue reading “How to Look Like Jesus”
Love or Hate?
“’You have heard that it was said.’ “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy,” But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your FatherContinue reading “Love or Hate?”
What’s It Costing You?
“But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. They would say, ‘There’s theContinue reading “What’s It Costing You?”
Do You Hate Your Sin?
“They kept demanding an answer, so He stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!’” (John 8:7 NLT) We are very reluctant to face our own sin unless or until we have no choice. My sense is that to be in the presence ofContinue reading “Do You Hate Your Sin?”
A Crisis of Faith
“A Cry was heard in Ramah – weeping and great mourning. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted, for they are dead.” (Matthew 2:18 NLT) This verse in Matthew’s Gospel is a quote from the Prophet Jeremiah and speaks to the deep anguish many Jewish parents felt after Herod, in an effort toContinue reading “A Crisis of Faith”
Walking With Jesus 