“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 ESV During this church season of advent, we are told about this being a season of waiting. A time of anticipation, waiting for the arrival of God’s son. Waiting is something that we are all familiar with. … Continue reading Waiting
Tag: Jesus
Set the Bar
The young man said to him, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.… Continue reading Set the Bar
Auto-pilot
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 How are you doing? Truly think about that for a moment. As you read this verse about abundant life ask yourself, do I live an abundant life? Is that what I would tell… Continue reading Auto-pilot
Walk the Line
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 I have read this verse a multitude of times before, yet I don’t believe that I have felt the weight of it as I did this week. Jesus had just finished telling his… Continue reading Walk the Line
Flip
You have heard it said…but I say to you… In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus uses this phrase countless time to frame his teaching. Each time Jesus takes a commonly accepted teaching from the culture or religious establishment, and flips it on it’s head. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall… Continue reading Flip
Weakness
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) This well know verse needs to be placed in context to feel… Continue reading Weakness
Integrity
This past week Milwaukee Brewers infield Ryan Braun was suspended for 65 games for taking performance enhancing drugs, and lying about it to Major League Baseball. During the fallout reporters have been talking about the lasting effects of his lying on his integrity. For me integrity is one of those words that if… Continue reading Integrity
Freedom
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 For the last week towns all over the United States have been shooting off spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the 4th of July, in remembrance of July… Continue reading Freedom
Full Time Follower
Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” (Matthew 8:21, 22 ESV) This verse bothered me for a while when I first read it. How could Jesus be so insensitive,… Continue reading Full Time Follower
“Good Friday?”
As a pastor Easter week is always an interesting time, preparing messages the Easter story, that I have heard since I have been a little child. As I was reading the other day and came across a passage that hit me in a new way as I was preparing for Good Friday. Jesus is… Continue reading “Good Friday?”