Jesus came to die to save us from our sins, and He warns those who cause others to sin that it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and drowned in the sea than to cause a little one who believes in Him to sin. He says “woeContinue reading “A warning from Jesus.”
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With Him or against Him?
Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me,” (Matt 12:30) Jesus is being exclusive here. He is deliberately being very, very clear. Every person needs to understand the magnitude of what He is saying here. It’s a matter of life and death. There is no middle ground. There is no way toContinue reading “With Him or against Him?”
Stop being stupid
I read a post from a mom yesterday complaining about the youth group requiring a one piece swimsuit for her daughter. Later, I sat at a baseball game watching a grandpa on the row in front of me literally pausing at scantily-clad young women on his phone. His oldest grandson, two seats down from himContinue reading “Stop being stupid”
Christians should be the kindest people unbelievers know.
Jesus continues in his famous Sermon on the Mount to push us to a faith that is heart-deep and true and consistently lived out in our lives. Christians are not to look like this world. We are to live in a way that is eternally focused and notably different from the lost among us. InContinue reading “Christians should be the kindest people unbelievers know.”
Have you ever laughed out loud as you’ve read your Bible?
I laughed out loud as I read my Bible. This doesn’t usually happen but sometimes, I find myself chuckling. Luke described the time Jesus healed a boy possessed by a demon after His disciples failed to do so. Jesus, then, prophesies His coming death and steadfastly sets His face to go to Jerusalem. Along theContinue reading “Have you ever laughed out loud as you’ve read your Bible?”
Like it or not—Others will judge Jesus by how we act.
When Paul wrote these words, about half of the people he’d pass on the Roman streets were slaves— “Bondservant, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not toContinue reading “Like it or not—Others will judge Jesus by how we act.”
Relevant words from an Ancient Prophet
I believe as a country, a church and as people, we are being deceived by false prophets speaking empty oracles. Jeremiah talks of false prophets and empty oracles. He says the false prophets “walk in lies and strengthen the hands of evildoers so that no one turns back from his wickedness” (23:14). Doesn’t that soundContinue reading “Relevant words from an Ancient Prophet”
Truth In An Immoral Culture
A.W. Tozer once said, “Another kind of religious leader must rise among us. He must be of the old prophet type, a man who has seen visions of God and has heard a voice from the Throne. When he comes (and I pray there will be not one but many), he will stand in flatContinue reading “Truth In An Immoral Culture”
How about this on your CHRISTIAN t-shirt?
Hard words. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bumper sticker or Christian T-shirt that read, “Jesus came to send fire on the earth” or “Jesus came to bring division”. No. We like unity. We like peace. Those T-shirts sell. Those messages grow crowds. So what do we do when we bump into Luke 12:49-53?Continue reading “How about this on your CHRISTIAN t-shirt?”
Have you ever comforted yourself with these thoughts?
I wonder, have you ever comforted yourself by wishing harm on someone who has harmed you? You know, have you ever lay in bed plotting how you’d get them back? In Genesis 27, Esau is enraged over the deception involving the blessing and birthright, and Rebekah tells Jacob, “Surely your brother comforts himself concerning youContinue reading “Have you ever comforted yourself with these thoughts?”
You can’t be NEUTRAL on this!
You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bumper sticker or Christian T-shirt that read, “Jesus came to send fire on the earth” or “Jesus came to bring division”. No. We like unity. We like peace. Those T-shirts sell. Those messages grow crowds. So what do we do when we bump into Luke 12:49-53?Continue reading “You can’t be NEUTRAL on this!”
That’s Me.
That’s me. My daughter snapped the picture when we were being silly. It was one of those carefree, fun, memory-making days. I didn’t care about the wrinkles around my eyes, the gray in my hair, or the few pounds I might have put on. But, later, when I sat looking at that picture, I zoomedContinue reading “That’s Me.”
Ever had trouble with another person?
Having trouble with a fellow believer? No… surely not! The thing is, it’s pretty common. But the truth is, we are called to serve others and respect them. Always. When Paul wrote his letter to Timothy, Christians owned other Christians (can you imagine?) Yet Paul encouraged them, that if they were a slave to aContinue reading “Ever had trouble with another person?”
Be deliberate about this
Nine things. Normally by November 9th, I would have listed nine blessings I’m thankful for. But 2020 has been hard. But the truth is, those things I would’ve listed are still with me today. I’m still incredibly blessed. Yes, 2020 has been difficult and the election, and our country, doesn’t seem to be going theContinue reading “Be deliberate about this”
What would you do?
What would you do?What would you choose?Could you stand strong? It’s famous. We know the story. And we are tempted to breeze right through it. But slow down… This dilemma, (listen, that we may all face sooner, rather than later, the way our world is headed), is sobering and makes for far greater than aContinue reading “What would you do?”
Purpose in Your Heart
Good-looking. Young. Smart. Worldly, evil, Nebuchadnezzar set his sights on these. He endeavored to teach them the ways of his world so they might serve him well. For three years, they would be given the best of the best of the king’s delicacies and wine. But Daniel. He purposed in his heart not to defileContinue reading “Purpose in Your Heart”
The book of Daniel
Six hundred years before the birth of Jesus, the Mayan culture is flourishing in Mexico, construction begins on the Acropolis in Athens, Aesop writes his fables, Confucius and Buddha live, and Italy is introduced to the olive tree by the Greeks (personally, I love Italian food and I’m happy for this introduction). During this time,Continue reading “The book of Daniel”
Don’t be BOOBAFOOLISH!
Yesterday, was a magical day. I watched my daughter try on wedding dresses. How did time go by so very fast? At one point, the sweet attendant helping us suggested we take a “brain break” and for Abi to select a dress to try on that she’d “never wear”. Sadly, there were quite a fewContinue reading “Don’t be BOOBAFOOLISH!”
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