I want to take you along on a journey. For the next few blogs, I ask you to journey with me through Mark's account of the Gospel. Every blog will contain a simple outline of the chapter along with a brief lesson we can learn. Please come along on this journey. It may be that … Continue reading Journey through Mark – 1
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Your Role Models
There are four men I want to tell you about who, in my opinion, attained celebrity status. These four men had an impact on my life from my earliest memories. The first man let me know he appreciated me. He told me every time I saw him that he liked me just the way I was. He spent time … Continue reading Your Role Models
The Power of Jesus’ Resurrection
The power of the resurrection of Jesus in the words of the Apostle Paul Rom 6:3-6, “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from … Continue reading The Power of Jesus’ Resurrection
Busy?
The Busy Life of Jesus: (A.K.A. Doesn’t God know that I am busy?) We have created work cultures which are pushing people beyond their limits. When we look at our schedules, we doubt anyone is as busy as we are. To be completely honest, everyone else has it easy compared to me. Our calendars are … Continue reading Busy?
I AM!
In John’s account of the gospel, there are a number of times Christ describes Himself with “I AM”s. You can be, He is saying, because I AM. John 14:10-11. "I am in the Father." Jesus is God (John 8:24 - I am HE). He is the Word that was in the beginning with God and … Continue reading I AM!
Growing Closer to the Savior
Austin Taylor penned the following lyrics in 1911. They are some of the most meaningful to me; "Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, 'neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee." The Greeks wanted to see Jesus. Parents … Continue reading Growing Closer to the Savior
From a Friend
Dear Friend, I just wanted to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you would want me to walk along with you too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered … Continue reading From a Friend
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The Christian contemporary song from my teen years said, "Jesus is the answer, for the world today, above Him there's no other, Jesus is the Way." Scripture affirms that that is truly the case. 1. Do you have questions about life? "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. … Continue reading Jesus
Loopholes?!?
I once heard that as W.C. Fields approached the end of his life, a friend saw him reading the Bible. When his friend inquired as to why he was reading the Bible, Mr. Fields replied, "I am looking for loopholes." The religious leaders of Jesus' day knew the words of their canon. They knew what … Continue reading Loopholes?!?
The Name(s) of Jesus
Jesus is: The Good Shepherd - John 10:11, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the Sheep." As my shepherd, He guards, keeps, and protects me. I trust Him to lead me in paths of righteousness. The Son of God - Matthew 27:54, " . . . Surely He … Continue reading The Name(s) of Jesus
Driving Thought 