“’These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) These words from Isaiah 29:13 challenge me because every day I pour over words to share, most of which are channeled through my mindContinue reading “Who Are You Worshipping?”
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“Last Resort” Prayers
“Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at His feet, pleading fervently with Him. ‘My little daughter is dying,’ he said. ‘Please come and lay Your hands on her; heal her so she can live.’ Jesus went with Him.” (Mark 5:22-24a NLT) There areContinue reading ““Last Resort” Prayers”
Truth Without Beauty?
“So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14 NLT) Over the last five days my goal has been to share delusions that people believe that either robContinue reading “Truth Without Beauty?”
The Object of Our Worship
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about His relationship with you.” (Exodus 34:14 NLT) We, as human beings, are worshippers at heart. The Hebrew word from which comes our word “worship” literally means “to bow down.” That’s why you will oftenContinue reading “The Object of Our Worship”
The Ultimate Goal of the Church
“The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to Him. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. For royal power belongs to the Lord. He rules all the nations.” (Psalm 22:27-28 NLT) The ultimate goal of the Church is to lead our nation to the foot of the Cross ofContinue reading “The Ultimate Goal of the Church”
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?”
Where Lies Your Love?
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” (Matthew 15:8-9 NLT) We worship what we love! Yet far too often what we worship reflects a greater love for ourselves than for God. In Romans 12:1Continue reading “Where Lies Your Love?”
What’s Your End Game?
“‘The master was full of praise. “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!”’” (Matthew 25:21 NLT) Why do you do the things you do for God? What’s your end game? Success? Recognition? Accolades? Profit?Continue reading “What’s Your End Game?”
Who Will?
“But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, ‘Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!’ He replied, ‘If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!’” (Luke 19:39-40 NLT) There are many things I love about worship at my church, but one thing that stands out in myContinue reading “Who Will?”
Praise Him! Praise Him!
“Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.” (Psalm 148:4-6 NLT) As a new believer it wasn’t unusual toContinue reading “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
Walking With Jesus 