Jesus gave the apostles great power. It was stunning. The sick were being healed. What was their message, based on …
John the baptizer is speaking the truth. I must be careful to align myself with Jesus and not the religious …
Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …
I’m not getting by with anything by rejecting God. You’re not getting away with anything either. God is God. I …
As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …
It is a distraction game. It is classic but I see it happening. I do it sometimes as well. I …
Jesus drives the point home time and time again. Jesus wraps up a story with this statement of how …
Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. Ultimately, all God’s …
There was a pastor who became involved immorally with a married woman in his congregation. They each divorced their respective …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
How tolerant of other believers should I be? Even when disputing/dialoguing over prominent doctrines, a disciple of Jesus should exercise …
God has a goal in mind for me. It could bring me into conflict with those I love most. Betrayal …
God is in a good mood but God is God. As humans mistrust God, justice and judgement cries out for …
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? “If we take the Bible seriously then …
We all know what Jesus said. Or do we? Do we serve an “angry God” who is out to do …
Jesus compels us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus isn’t having any of our “Use and toss away” culture. …
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear. I have plenty of my own issues. I should look in the mirror …
I want proof but I am not prepared to believe it. Jesus gives me proof. I get to decide whether …
Justice is a tricky thing. For many it is befuddling and confusing. They are seeking justice here in our country. …
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
Jesus is always clear. There will be a resurrection. There will also be a judgement. Those who have lived the …
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
When Jesus was on the cross, redeeming me, he cried out it is finished. Here he tells the crowds, before …
It is way too easy to think about what others ought to do and what they ought to think. The …
I don’t want to be condemned. No way, no how. I want to live in freedom. I don’t want that …
Jesus has brought in a new World (Kingdom) and a new agreement for how we are to live. We are …
Jesus knew the value of saying the right things. Jesus only said what He heard His Father saying. That led …
Jesus is very clear. I am not to judge others. He is also clear that all judgement has been turned …
Our heavenly Father has decided to show us mercy and love, not judgement. Now let us stop right there for …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
I think of certain friends very often. Every time I think of them, I am so thankful to God for …
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
I shouldn’t think too much of myself. There is nothing there to see of importance. I know that but I …
God is good and He is in a great mood. This is nothing to take lightly. I know it and I …
There is a main thing. I need to be clear about what it is. Ignorance, in this regard, is not …
Oh my goodness. We live in a world where a critical spirit is par for the course 24/7. It is …
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He doesn’t see our foibles and quirks. God is …
Sometimes it seems like doing the right thing is not being rewarded. Solomon reminds us this isn’t true. God is …
The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera for ABC. The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting, depicts the lives of the titular characters …
Tyre and Sidon were well known pagan cities in Jesus time. It might be like saying Las Vegas and New …
Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. We live a resurrected life with Him. That is …
