Posts tagged “Jesus”
Temporary shame
While shame is a good thing (Jeremiah 6:15), God doesn’t want it to last too long. Just ask Eve. A few summers ago, I…
Treasure time
It is interesting how many of the verbs that apply to money also apply to time. You can spend time. You can waste time….
A victor’s crown
Would you sacrifice your life for your spouse? Of course! But would you sacrifice your pride or your preferences? Sometimes not. Are you willing…
White as snow
Living in a northern state, I really enjoy snow. There are few cozier feelings in this world than snuggling up with a good book—across…
Whom he walked toward
The miracle of Peter walking on water always amazed me. I wondered what it must have been like for him to take that first…
A patient teacher
One of my favorite teachers was my freshmen Algebra teacher. Math and I have a love-hate relationship. You may love it; I do not….
That doesn’t seem right!
When Jesus taught the disciples about forgiveness, he said, “Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come…
God so healed you
When Mark recorded his account of the life of Jesus, he included a brief mention of a miracle that is easy to let go…
How to deal with anxiety (Part 4)
Out of the 30 times that words like worry and anxiety show up in the Bible, 8 of them are in Jesus’ classic teaching…
The good news about weak faith
My childhood pastor was a football guy. Not only did he play football during his formative years; he also was a pastor in Green…
His hands
Hands show the work you do. Farmers have dirt under their nails perpetually. Artists will always have paint on their hands. My neighbor is…
Jesus is God’s greatest gift
Sometimes you need about 40 years to really understand a Bible passage. That’s what happened with me and James 1:17. Ever since I was…