Posts tagged “Love”
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…
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,…
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…
The cure
I am one of over 14 million people who suffer from some form of autoimmune disease. If you add those who suffer from the…
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….
Away . . . to be near
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head; The stars in the sky look…
Merry dictionary Christmas!
As a pastor, I get concerned every time December rolls around. It’s not the presents and the busyness and the Santa dilemma that worry…
Jesus’ love makes life sweet
Have you ever tried to make a cake with small children? While it’s fun, it’s also a messy endeavor, and there’s no guaranteeing your…
Grace = “no way!” love
There are many helpful ways to define the word grace. I grew up reciting, “Grace is undeserved love.” Others have suggested that grace is…
Almost sunk
In yesterday’s devotion, we discussed the massive work Noah’s family dedicated for decades building the ark. The ark was so huge it could fit…
What will I look like?
Do you remember when you were a child and saw a present under the Christmas tree and tried to figure out what was in…
Naked & no shame
It is the kind of verse that makes children snicker. Or it makes groomsmen giggle. Maturity doesn’t always accompany age. “Adam and his wife…