Wednesday night in my Equipping U class, we were discussing the parables in Luke 15 and how much rejoicing takes place in heaven when a sinner repents and is saved. Here are the specific verses: v.7 “I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who… Read More »
Chapter Eight
A book could be written about this chapter of John’s gospel, but I’m going to focus my comments on four things. One, the story of the woman caught in adultery. After her accusers have left, Jesus says to her in verse 11: “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.”… Read More »
Belle and Heaven
“Our sweet Belle is now in Heaven.” With those words Belle’s mom shared with the world that Belle’s five year battle with brain cancer has ended. Now her eternal life in the Father’s House has started. But what is heaven like? When someone dies, we often say they’re now home in heaven. “Home” is a… Read More »
Redbuds and Dogwoods
“The pollen is really bad. Everything is yellow. But the redbuds and dogwoods are really pretty.” That was how my brother described the scene in Kentucky this morning as he drove to work. He talked about how beautiful the mountains are when everything turns green, but how dreary they can be in the winter. That… Read More »
Heaven’s Book of Names
Read the following Bible verse several times: Luke 10:20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: In Luke 10 Jesus sent 70 followers… Read More »
Man’s Place in the Universe
Read the following Bible verses from the book of Psalms several times: Psalm 8:3-4 “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, and the son of man that You care for him?” Having read these two… Read More »
The Way To Heaven
Read the following Bible verse several times: John 14:6 “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What did Jesus mean when He said that… Read More »
A Typical Sunday Unexpectedly Made Special
Today has been a long but good day, and it’s not over yet. It started like most Sundays do for me…up at 5:00 am and drive to the church (after getting coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts – and “no” I did not get a donut – I was good this morning). Preached twice and then went… Read More »
A Spiritual Man Who Missed Heaven
Read the story of Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-26 As you read the story, imagine what the young man was thinking at each moment. Having read the story and imagined what the young man was thinking, what is God saying to you? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: The young man… Read More »
Birthdays and Smiles
Tuesday was my grandson Liam’s second birthday. He and his mom are staying with us this week, so before I left for the office I was able to wish him “happy birthday.” He had gotten up earlier and was playing in bed with his mom when I entered the room to say good bye. He… Read More »