Author Archives: Kim Jaggers

Maybe you need this tonight?

Since we were children, the enemy has been whispering to us about what’s wrong with us, where we are lacking; and he continually tells us we are woefully unworthy. He surrounds us all with distorted, neon images of worldly perfection. Everywhere we look, from magazines covers to social media posts, the evil one tries toContinue reading “Maybe you need this tonight?”

Are these the End of Days?

The disciples wanted to know when the End of Days would come. (Luke 21:7) I want to know, too. In Luke 21, Jesus gives what is commonly called the Olivet Discourse (Jesus was at the Mount of Olives when He said these things. Matthew 24 also records, in greater detail, the Olivet Discourse, and isContinue reading “Are these the End of Days?”

Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.

Jesus had just spoken of those who love to be seen and revered by others when He notices a poor widow quietly giving all of the little she had. (Luke 21) He contrasts how she gave all she had out of her poverty with those who give just an offering out of their abundance. JesusContinue reading “Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.”

Why are so many young adults walking away?

Many young adults are walking away from the church–deciding the world has so much more to offer. Why? Why are so many young adults deciding Jesus really isn’t for them? Perhaps they are willing to “sell Him so cheaply” because they also bought into Him so cheaply. Have we failed a generation by entertaining themContinue reading “Why are so many young adults walking away?”

We are a people desperate to be reminded of the hope we have

We are a people desperate to be reminded of the hope we have. Our flesh forgets. Our souls become downcast. Our eyes forget to look beyond the here and now. We struggle to remember God can make a way when our limited imaginations can’t fathom any possible way. And we, who possess eternal hope, spiralContinue reading “We are a people desperate to be reminded of the hope we have”

Have you noticed the lost world increasingly disparaging Christians?

Have you noticed the lost world increasingly trying to disparage Christianity and discredit Christians and even Jesus? Have you noticed some, you thought strong in the faith, compromising on Biblical principles? Have you spoken with a few, even calm, level-headed Christians, who think the End of Days could be approaching? And they are EXCITED! ButContinue reading “Have you noticed the lost world increasingly disparaging Christians?”

They thought they had trapped Him

Because they had resisted the rule of God in their lives, God’s chosen people found themselves given over to Roman rule and were required to pay taxes to Caesar. Thinking themselves wise, in yet another attempt to trap Jesus, the Jewish scribes asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, andContinue reading “They thought they had trapped Him”

The world is hard. The Bible is God-breathed to help us.

Even when Jesus walked the earth, there were those who pretended to be righteous. They wanted to deliver Him to the power and authority of the governor. They wanted to catch Him in something so the government could contain, control, and ultimately condemn Him. But He perceived their craftiness (Luke 20:23). And so should we!Continue reading “The world is hard. The Bible is God-breathed to help us.”

For those wrestling to understand

I wrote this before and I need to remember again…. Jacob wrestled with God. That’s too much for my mind to even conceive. Except, I’m wrestling. Not in the physical sense; but certainly, in that, I’m trying to understand what God is doing through some exhaustingly hard things in my life. I know it’s trueContinue reading “For those wrestling to understand”

Oh friend, hold on in these hard days!

Almost since time began, people have been rejecting the ways of God. They have listened to lies of the evil one and gone their own way. They killed the prophets God sent to warn them of trouble and judgment. Shortly before His death, Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard owner who sent his servantsContinue reading “Oh friend, hold on in these hard days!”

Beware of those who twist Scripture for their own gain

Jesus walks into the temple and drives out those who were buying and selling there. (Luke 19:45-46) And many, who seldom talk about Scripture, point to these verses to justify the violence in our country associated with the Black Lives Matter movement rioting. But let’s not be so quick to fall for this. If weContinue reading “Beware of those who twist Scripture for their own gain”

Joyful Dependence

Over and over in Scripture…but also over and over in my lifeand the lives of others I observe….Jesus goes out of His way to take us through circumstances, to get through thick heads, like mine,that weABSOLUTELY CAN’Tdo thingsin our own strength. We can’t.We weren’t made to do so. We were made forJOYFUL DEPENDENCEon the ROCKContinue reading “Joyful Dependence”

Nothing is too hard for God—including same-sex attraction.

Many, in our culture, pick and choose the parts of the Bible they like, they argue certain things “no longer apply”, and apply that to all sorts of things to argue some things that God calls “sin” in the Bible is not really “sin”. They say things like “my god wouldn’t….”, but we have toContinue reading “Nothing is too hard for God—including same-sex attraction.”

For Christian parents whose children say they are gay. A response to Jen Hatmaker’s celebration of her daughter “coming out”

Oh Momma. You aren’t alone. God is with you. I know your heart is breaking. You don’t know who you can trust with the painful situation your family is facing. And you are a Christian. Your child has decided they are gay. And you raised them in church. Your dreams feel shattered. You question everyContinue reading “For Christian parents whose children say they are gay. A response to Jen Hatmaker’s celebration of her daughter “coming out””

Be careful! Don’t hold your donkey too tightly!

One week before His crucifixion, Jesus prepares to enter Jerusalem. He sends His disciples ahead to get the donkey he will ride. (Luke 19:28-34) They walk into town, untie the donkey, that did not belong to them, and when the owners question, they merely say the words Jesus had told them to say,”Because the LordContinue reading “Be careful! Don’t hold your donkey too tightly!”

Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin

When people spend time with you, do they see Jesus in you and desire to follow Him more? Zacchaeus, that wee little man, who climbed the Sycamore tree and invited Jesus to dine with him, was well known for his sins (Luke 19:7). But after spending time with Jesus, he repented of his sins andContinue reading “Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin”

Worried about these times we are living?

Years ago, the world looked scary to me. Maybe not as scary as it seems right now; but, still, I was worried. My kids were little, and I worried about them growing up in this hard world. I asked my friend, and mentor, Karen, what I should do. Though she’s gone home to be withContinue reading “Worried about these times we are living?”