Posts tagged “Jesus”
New life
In the days preceding his death, Jesus reminded his disciples of a lesson from nature that had application in his own life and the…
Already but not yet
Do you struggle to believe the glorious things the Bible says about Christian people, like the part where God claims we are “holy” in…
Never thirsty again
The thirstiest I’ve ever been was during my freshman year football practices. Our coaches would run us hard, and then the most glorious words…
You will see him
Have you ever prepared to teach a Bible lesson or a Sunday school class? Or have you put serious thought into how to talk…
Terms and conditions no longer apply
A while back I bought airplane tickets to speak at an event later this spring. I would fly in one day, speak that evening…
Do not fear the kingdom of God
One of the hardest/scariest things about Christianity is that it declares Jesus to be King. That means you don’t get to make the rules,…
How low can you go?
It must be nice to be an important person. People praise you. Servants serve you. All in all, life is good when you are…
I am Jesus’ witness
“I just want my life to mean something! I want to make a difference!” Have you felt that way? God also wants your life…
Do you have a good memory?
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “I was blessed with a bad memory.” The person who says this recognizes that it is a blessing not…
Listen to Jesus’ voice
Last summer my wife and I adopted a puppy named Huckleberry. Since bringing her home, the one thing that’s stood out to me the…
Alive with Christ
Back in 2010, a mine collapsed in Copiapó, Chile. Thirty-three men were trapped a half mile underground, and 68 days later they were still…
Looking for the good life?
If you’re looking for a good life, listen to what Jesus said. John’s gospel is full of Jesus explaining what makes a person’s life…