“’If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,’ Jesus replied. ‘But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.’” (John 10:41 NLT) What draws you to another person? What do you look for in a prospective friend? If you’re looking for a spouse, what is it about that special someone you won’t live without?Continue reading “Do You Like What You See?”
Tag Archives: love
Who Gets the Chair?
“When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessings, he was filled with joy…” (Acts 11:23a NLT) One of my favorite devotions that I read each day is by Ron Hutchcraft. It’s called A Word With You. In a recent article he told the story of Cindy, who attended a campus ministry he ledContinue reading “Who Gets the Chair?”
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”
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”
What Is Temptation?
“Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.” (James 1:14 NLT) Temptation can and often does lead to sin, but temptation itself is not sin. Jesus was tempted, but He never yielded. Today I’d like for us to look at what the Bible teaches about temptation. Temptation literally means: “anContinue reading “What Is Temptation?”
When Loves Shines Through
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.” (John 1:5 The Message) Whether you’re speaking literally or figuratively, darkness can be terrifying, especially if you’re in a place you’ve never been before. When my wife of more than 20 years left me, it was as if the light in myContinue reading “When Loves Shines Through”
What Is Loving Others Supposed to Look Like?
“If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that?” (Matthew 5:46a NLT) Whether we realize it or not, a lot of our values, in terms of what we believe, including how we treat others who are different from ourselves, is “caught” more than taught. What does that mean? It meansContinue reading “What Is Loving Others Supposed to Look Like?”
Memories
“They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and sing of Your righteousness.” (Psalm 145:7 NKJV) Thinking about my life as a pastor, I’m discovering some of my most cherished memories are of the times I spent with people in the context of their pain and loss. Perhaps because it was in those sacredContinue reading “Memories”
Does God Send People to Hell?
“No one is righteous – not even one.” (Romans 3:10 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at why we can’t trust our own goodness to get us into heaven, concluding that Jesus is our only hope, based on what the Bible teaches. Many with whom I speak can’t wrap their minds around why Jesus mustContinue reading “Does God Send People to Hell?”
Developing God-Honoring Relationships
“…our goal is to please Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:9b NLT) Yesterday we focused on the most important area of our lives, our walk with the Lord Jesus. We looked at setting realistic, attainable goals in the development of the basic disciplines of our journey with Jesus. Today we’ll look at another category of our livesContinue reading “Developing God-Honoring Relationships”
Walking With Jesus 