Posts tagged “Jesus”
He restores my soul
Did you know that sheep have flat backs? If one stumbles, falls, and accidentally rolls onto its back, it can’t right itself. Blood drains…
Don’t be a navel gazer
Both my father and wife love the challenge of putting together 1,000+ piece puzzles. I, on the other hand, like to stick to the…
A place for me!
Have you ever seen the movie The Passion of the Christ? One scene sticks out for me. When Jesus died, there were two thieves…
Jesus is worth it
Do you know what happens the first day a new Chick-fil-A restaurant opens? Dozens of locals leave their warm beds behind, bring their tents,…
Always something
In life there’s always something to grumble about and always something to be grateful for. Always. If God miraculously doubled your wealth, halved your…
An antidote for sin
Read about God bringing Israel out of slavery in Egypt and you’ll notice a frustrating refrain: “Israel grumbled against the Lord.” How could they…
Learning to let go
When my son was born, he caught a cold in the hospital just before coming home. His little nostrils were plugged, and his breathing…
Quiet waters
“He leads me beside quiet waters” (Psalm 23:2). Our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises he will lead us beside quiet waters. Water is necessary for…
Daily bread
A good friend invites you over for dinner. He uncorks a bottle of wine and pours you a glass. You notice the label on…
Many rooms
Three-year-old Ellis loves to talk about heaven and who will be with her there. My mom and dad believe in Jesus. Will they be…
I hope you’re satisfied
You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. If you grew up in the…
Every day is a jubilee for you
In the Old Testament, God wanted his people to celebrate a year of Jubilee. It was to take place every 50 years. In that…