Tag Archives: Because
He Entered This World For YOU, Shouldn’t YOU Enter His World For Him?
I once waded into the Jordan River. On a trip to Israel, my family and I stopped to see the traditional spot of Jesus’ baptism. It’s a charming place. Sycamores cast their shadows. Birds chirp. The water invites. So I
Seeking God For 31 Days? Jesus May Be working to fix “YOUR Droughts”!
Things have been soggy in West Texas this past year. Green is not an expected late summer and early fall color. This year, however, prairie grass is still green, very plentiful, and much taller than usual! Weeds are growing like
Christ Doesn’t Want You To Worry….
It’s practically impossible to avoid hearing about the president. Political talk is in the news, on social media, and in day-to-day conversations, and most of it is not very encouraging. Many people are worrying about the outcome of this election.
Do YOU Only Turn To Jesus, When YOU Need Him?
My grandson Austin started kindergarten this year, and he enjoyed his first week. Over the weekend, his older brother asked his Mom, Jamie, if she would come and have lunch with him. Austin answered, “Of course we will.” Jamie then
Jesus Met With God, Have you Met Him Yet?
Exodus 24:12; 25:1-9 Now we know why God met with Moses. But what did He reveal? Verse 12 tells us: He revealed His written word. The first thing God gave to this man who met with Him was His truth
Perhaps Jesus Wants to Give you a New Name!
Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord — Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here — has sent me so that
Let Jesus help you understand… when Anger Lives in Sorrow’s House
Why does grief linger? Because you’re dealing with more than memories — you’re dealing with unlived tomorrows. You’re battling disappointment. You’re also battling… anger! It may be a flame. It may be a blowtorch. But anger lives in sorrow’s house.
Cruciformed Disciple!
Years ago as a boy, one of the greatest birthday gifts I ever received was a VAC-U-FORM by Mattel. You would heat up a piece of plastic to make it pliable, then quickly press that piece of plastic over a
A Note To You From Jesus! Be Faithful!
Dear Friend, I want you to feel the urgency in Paul’s words to Timothy. They come from the last of Paul’s writings to his son in the faith. These words plead for Timothy to join Paul in his life of
Perhaps What Looks Like problems is Jesus at Work In Your Life!
Jesus, the son of God is an effective leader. He knew early on that in order to make it in life you have to be effective at whatever God calls you to do. God chose Jesus to be a leader
Could What is happening Be leading You To ~Rest?
The Bible’s first chapter provides us the beautiful story of the Eternal God’s gracious work of creating beauty, complexity, diversity, and order out of chaos. However, the completion of God’s creative work doesn’t end in our Bible’s first chapter. We
What if what You Want From Jesus Requires This Response…..
“He was so close to beating his addiction, but couldn’t quite get free. And now, well now, I’m afraid he’s lost to it… completely caught up in its powerful hold.” “She was so close to having beaten cancer. Then, cruelly
