"But I know that you do not have the love of God within you." Jesus Christ; John 5:42 Holy mackerel - If I were sitting across a table at a coffee shop with Jesus,....would he say this very same thing to me?? His piercing statement haunts me. Here's the thing - the "love of God" … Continue reading The Very Serious Issue of Love
Month: March 2015
B-E-L-I-E-V-E
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life..." John the Baptist; John 3:36 Really, it all comes down to what we believe. I heard a preacher years ago say, "What you believe determines how you live regardless of what you say." Truth. When the disciple John wrote his gospel account he placed a great deal … Continue reading B-E-L-I-E-V-E
Fast & Furious
"When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the … Continue reading Fast & Furious
At the Corner of Guilt & Shame
She was a Samaritan. The Jews hated Samaritans. She, due to her own bad choices, had a rough past. And her present situation wasn't any better. Jews didn't speak to Samaritans, much less a Jewish man speak to a Samaritan woman. But Jesus not only spoke to her, he initiated the conversation. John records the … Continue reading At the Corner of Guilt & Shame
No More Sickness
"For this corruptible [body] must put on incorruption; and this mortal [body] must put on immortality." (1 Corinthians 15:53) Sorta sounds like a script for the next Avengers movie, huh? "Regular person turns into super-hero." But, this is no movie script. This is Holy SCRIPTure. Recently, I came down with something out of the pits … Continue reading No More Sickness
Outstanding Quote for All Christian Youth Leaders
"Instead of addressing teens’ questions, most church youth groups focus on fun and food. The goal seems to be to create emotional attachment using loud music, silly skits, slapstick games -- and pizza. But the force of sheer emotional experience will not equip teens to address the ideas they will encounter when they leave home … Continue reading Outstanding Quote for All Christian Youth Leaders
Christ in the Old Testament
"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Christ] interpreted to them in all the [Old Testament] Scriptures the things concerning himself...These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” … Continue reading Christ in the Old Testament
Christ is Returning. Until then…
In Mark's gospel, Jesus' answer to His disciples' question about the end of the age occurs in chapter 13. Three times, Jesus gives instructions as to what we oughta be doing until He splits the skies wide open and "all heaven breaks loose." In vs 23, Jesus said, "be on guard." In vs 33, Jesus … Continue reading Christ is Returning. Until then…
How We Got Our Bible
It's always amazed - and concerned - me at how little the average believer knows about the origin of the Bible. Wanna learn? 🙂 Check out Dr. Clinton Arnold's "How We Got the Bible: A Visual Journey." Arnold is a solid scholar. And the book, concise and easy to read, contains wonderful photos of biblical … Continue reading How We Got Our Bible
A Band of Brothers
Fully human, Jesus (in his 100% humanity) needed support from friends He could trust. On the evening before Jesus was crucified, Luke records Jesus' transparency, saying to his disciples, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover meal with you before I suffer." Later, during the meal, Jesus looked at them and said, "You are … Continue reading A Band of Brothers