“God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.” (Matthew 26:31 NLT) Though I’ve read the above verse dozens of times, I “saw” it for the first time this morning. Jesus is quoting this verse from Zechariah 13:7 in the context of telling His disciples that they will all desertContinue reading “Serving the God Who Strikes!”
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Another Look at Forgiveness
“So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Matthew 9:6a NLT) Jesus often tied forgiveness with physical healing or other very practical issues. The paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus by his friends likely wasn’t thinking of his need of forgiveness, yet thatContinue reading “Another Look at Forgiveness”
Why Do We Suffer?
“Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law.” (Mark 8:31a NLT) As human beings living on this planet, we will suffer, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? All people shareContinue reading “Why Do We Suffer?”
Grappling With Grief (Part 1)
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NLT) Let me say at the outset that the next few posts aren’t intended to be a discourse on how anyone should or shouldn’t grieveContinue reading “Grappling With Grief (Part 1)”
Walking With Jesus 