“I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24 NLT) In some ways I believe we tend to “water down” the things Jesus says to us in His Word. We too often want to “spiritualize” verses like the one above until weContinue reading “Defining Our Wants”
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Do Lost People Care Jesus Died to Rescue Them from Eternal Death? (Part 2)
“Some of you were once like that.” (1 Corinthians 6:11a NLT) The laws of God were very important to Jesus when He walked the pathways of this earth. Jesus said: “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, ifContinue reading “Do Lost People Care Jesus Died to Rescue Them from Eternal Death? (Part 2)”
When Will It End?
“Look, I am coming soon, bringing My reward with Me to repay all people according to their deeds.” (Revelation 22:12 NLT) Uvalde, Texas is the scene of the tragedy in the U.S. that has filled our news channels, as well as our hearts and minds in recent days. The horrifying reality is, until Jesus returns,Continue reading “When Will It End?”
A Few Hours with My Mentor
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you.’” (Matthew 8:4 NLT) Last week I was privileged to spend a few hours with my mentor and friend who recently turned 90 years old. His dementia is worsening, but while we were together, he seemedContinue reading “A Few Hours with My Mentor”
He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
“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!”
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”
Walking With Jesus 