“Today you will join me in paradise.” ~~Jesus on the cross
Three men had been condemned. Three men were hanging on crosses facing an agonizing deaths. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed …
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“Father, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” ~~Jesus on the cross
Jesus’ mission from God our Father was to bring forgiveness to the world. On the cross, Jesus accomplished the mission. …
What Jesus said as he died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” ~~Billy Graham
God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying …
What was the end in Jesus’ mind? The day death died.
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
It is Maundy Thursday
It is Holy Thursday. Spending time today reflecting on that day and evening before the Crucifixion of our Master …
"A worker deserves three square meals." ~~Jesus
Jesus sent the disciples out to spread the good news about how God rules. He recognized that they would need …
“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~~Apostle Peter
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
You will Fall in Love with this Child — Guaranteed!
Judah’s funny, full of life, joyful and silly. And you are going to fall in love with him — guaranteed! …
“Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders.” ~~Apostle Paul
This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …
“Your love, God, fills the earth!” ~~King David
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
God is always in control and has given all authority to His son Jesus
I need to change my mind (repent). His government (Kingdom) is not a democracy. I have been raised to see …
Jesus enters Jerusalem like the King he is
Jesus was performing many signs and wonders. The raising of Lazarus from the dead capped it off. Six days before …
“The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~Apostle Paul
Some times it seems like we just can’t make it. Yet, perseverance rules the day. Even if it looks like …
Always good news with God
There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …
The Digital Ministry: Is the connected disciple distracted or engaged?
We see it every day. We are at an event and someone holds up their phone to video or take …
"Trivialize even the smallest item in God’s Word and you will only have trivialized yourself." ~~Jesus
God means what He says. What He says is important. What He says is not to be trivialized in any …
Are there monsters in the closet?
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
Panic is greed’s cousin. Will we be content with godliness?
Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …
“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” — Jesus
He is whispering. He is talking. He has some amazing things to say. In what I read. In what I …
"The Son of Man is no lackey to the Sabbath. He’s in charge!" ~~Jesus
What is more important? Rules and regulations? Or the Ruler? Jesus deals with the problem of “being religious” head on. …
God Thoughts: Every day is my birthday
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
Is the truth to close for comfort?
All heaven is applauding when I get in trouble for speaking the truth of the government of God. God is …
How should I define my work?
Paul made tents for a living. It wasn’t how he defined his work. His work was to help people understand …
“God’s kingdom is already among you.” ~~Jesus
We keep looking. We think, some day we will go to heaven. We hold out hope. We don’t get it. …
God Thoughts: He is not here
It is a simple message but the most powerful one I can know. I should not be afraid. Jesus was …
God Thoughts: The whole package
What is in a name? In lots of cases, it doesn’t really make a difference. With Jesus, it makes a …
God Thoughts: The long haul
The past is an interesting diversion. And a diversion it is. It can lead to an unnatural reliance on a …
"A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree." ~~King Solomon
King Solomon challenges us to see life as God wants it lived. It is not about the outside, how we …
Do we know our assignment?
We have been given an assignment. God has things he wants us to do. Some of that got started with …
What kind of wisdom am I getting?
Do I have my feet on firm spiritual ground? Or am I just seeking popular wisdom? God has plenty of …
Does God know what He is doing?
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~~Jesus
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
“Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court.” ~~Jesus
Jesus is clear what love looks like. Our words need to reflect His love in us. Jesus knows that being …
Believe in a God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …
Pope Francis Breaks Tradition and Stuns Thousands With Bold Move
This is very interesting. What he did was not that unusual for a catholic. Confession is a critical part of …
Are we content, in God, with who we are?
We live in a world where almost everyone is trying to make us something else. They have great things in …
Does God short change me?
I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away. Later …
“The great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you.” ~Jesus
Some days we get excited about the wrong thing. What matters is God’s complete rule in our life. What mattes …
“A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices.” ~~William James
We all make assumptions. We do it all the time. We like to prejudge. It helps us filter out a …
The Digital Ministry: Are you ready for the journey? Your passion for Jesus and His disciples can turn you into a hero
You have a passion for Jesus. You want to do the right thing for His disciples. You believe in a …
