“Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Explain to us the parable that says people aren’t defiled by what they eat.’ ‘Don’t you understand yet?’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything you eat passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer. But the words you speak come from the heart – that’s what defiles you. For from theContinue reading “When Understanding is Hard”
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Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior
“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your FatherContinue reading “Compassionate Father…Fierce Warrior”
Can You Ignore Them?
“Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.” (Luke 10:33 NLT) In Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 we see a vivid picture of our woundedness by sin and our inability to care for (forgive) ourselves. We are the unnamed person along theContinue reading “Can You Ignore Them?”
God’s Plan
“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live,Continue reading “God’s Plan”
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?
“I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, You alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me.” (Psalm 142:1-3 NLT) It’s not hard for meContinue reading “Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?”
Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead?
“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, ‘Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?’” (Luke 24:5 NLT) As human beings we tend to place a lot of stock in our personal goodness and ingenuity; our ability to work through problems; careContinue reading “Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead?”
Your Personal History
“Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.” (Psalm 107:43 NLT) After your life has ended and nothing remains of you but a memory, what will people learn of you? When the way you are living right now becomes the historyContinue reading “Your Personal History”
How to Experience God’s Goodness
“Worship GOD if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness” (Psalm 34:9 The Message) Many people I’ve met across the years have been disappointed with God, at least that’s what they’ve said. The reality is, they were seeing Him through the stained and clouded lens of their own experiences. Seeing GodContinue reading “How to Experience God’s Goodness”
Is God Good to Everyone?
“The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation.” (Psalm 145:9 NLT) Have you or someone you know ever said something like: “I don’t know what I’ve done, but God must have it out for me. It doesn’t matter what I do it never seems to work out well for me.”Continue reading “Is God Good to Everyone?”
What Does It Mean That God Is Sovereign?
“Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.’ But Abram replied, ‘O Sovereign Lord, what good are all Your blessings when I don’t even have a son?’” (Genesis 15:1-2 NLT) In theContinue reading “What Does It Mean That God Is Sovereign?”
Walking With Jesus 