Posts tagged “Jesus”
Look at him
If you’ve ever used fear or force to maintain control in a relationship, I want you to look at Jesus. Psalm 11 says that…
You are the problem-and the solution
A friend asked on Facebook, “Quick question for everyone: why do you think things are so messed up right now?” I skimmed through every…
The eternal answer to troubles
What’s troubling your heart today? Is it a particular thing that you did wrong long ago, but it’s not long forgotten? Is it a…
Anointed with oil
In the Old Testament, Israelite kings were anointed with oil, marking them as new leaders of the people. In Psalm 23:5, King David wrote,…
Jesus prayed for you
Sometimes I’m envious of Jesus’ disciples. For three years, they got to talk with him, eat with him, laugh with him, weep with him….
The (second) longest sentence in the Bible
The second-longest sentence in the Bible is one of my favorites. The longest sentence, technically, is the genealogy of Jesus from Luke chapter 3,…
How to be a man
I have this black leather vest that I wear when I ride my motorcycle. It’s weathered with rain, sweat, sunscreen, and the remains of…
Regrets
A regret is when something from your past weighs you down in the present. How many regrets are you carrying with you today? The…
The cross and your abortion
“It’s kind of an emergency,” a woman from church insisted as she handed me her phone. That’s when I heard the confession of her…
The economy of more
Last year I asked for more. I had one insane financial goal, and I asked God to help me meet it. He did. And…
Never give up
Irene came of age during the Great Depression—a young mother before WWII. Her marriage was fraught with neglect and abuse as she raised her…
Jesus’ sacrifice
I can’t get through the national anthem without tearing up. It started long ago when I watched Dan Jansen on the podium. Yes, I…