“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen.” (Matthew 28:6a NLT) We hope for a lot of things, don’t we? We hope it doesn’t rain on our picnic. We hope our children don’t get sick or we don’t get stuck in traffic. But you know what? That’s littleContinue reading “He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!”
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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?”
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”
What Am I Missing? (Part 2)
“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” (John 1:4-5 NLT) Everyone is looking for something! Everyone has a desire deep within for more. We may not always understand what that “more” is, butContinue reading “What Am I Missing? (Part 2)”
Blessings of a New Year
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” (Isaiah 43:19a NLT) These lines are from “The Gate of the Year,” a poem written in 1908 by Minnie Louise Haskins: “I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year‘Give me a lightContinue reading “Blessings of a New Year”
God Is With Us
“Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name Him Emmanuel, which means, ‘God is with us.’” (Matthew 1:23 NSRV) Over the last few days, we’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus and asking some questions. For example, knowing it was Jesus in the manger, we’ve been trying to getContinue reading “God Is With Us”
What Does It Mean to Be Lost?
“…it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these little ones perish.” (Matthew 18:14 NLT) Have you ever been lost? A few weeks ago, my car got “lost.” I met a friend for lunch in a large shopping area to which I’d never been. I turned into the first parking garage IContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Be Lost?”
Is Heaven a Real Place?
“Now Christ has gone to heaven.” (1 Peter 3:22a NLT) In Revelation 21:3-4 John writes: “I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among His people! He will live with them, and they will be His people. God Himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear fromContinue reading “Is Heaven a Real Place?”
What Will Hell Be Like?
“The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham with Lazarus at his side.” (Luke 16:22b-23 NLT) Let me begin with this disclaimer – NO ONE knows with certainty what hell will be like, except Jesus. So, my observations inContinue reading “What Will Hell Be Like?”
How Can I Know My Purpose?
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:31 NLT) What does the verse above mean? It essentially means that whatever we do – in our home, in private or in public, at work, at play – WHATEVER we do and WHEREVER weContinue reading “How Can I Know My Purpose?”
Walking With Jesus 