Why is betrayal so painful?
Betrayal is very, very painful. Sometimes it seems like we just can’t let it go. It haunts us. Other days, …
Tag Archives: John 13
Will others know we are disciples of Jesus?
Jesus started a whole bunch of new stuff. He wasn’t about the old world. His mission was to bring God’s …
Family — Is it the foundation of relationships in God’s Kingdom?
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
“You don’t understand now what I’m doing, but it will be clear enough to you later.” ~Jesus
There are days I just don’t understand what Jesus is doing or saying. I like to think I do. I …
Poverty — The treatment of the poor — Are they to be neglected?
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor …
“What are you willing to give me if I deliver Jesus over to you?” ~Judas
According to the traditional interpretation of the Bible, Holy Wednesday is the day on which Jesus was anointed with spikenard during a …
“I have something hard but important to say to you.” ~Jesus
After sunset he came with the Twelve. As they were at the supper table eating, Jesus said, “I have something …
“If you understand what I’m telling you, act like it—and live a happy life.” ~Jesus
What is God’s goal for me? My job is to be a servant of God. That is it. There is …
“My concern, you understand, is holiness, not hygiene.” ~Jesus
Jesus knows what is important. I think I do some days. I have my to do list. It isn’t always …
Is there any wiggle room in this? “All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” ~Jesus
Jesus started a whole bunch of new stuff. He wasn’t about the old world. His mission was to bring God’s …
The one whom Jesus loved
There were the multitudes. There were the 72. There were the 12. Peter, James and John made up the 3. …
“If you understand what I’m telling you, act like it.” ~~Jesus
Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …
