Read the following Bible verse several times: Matthew 27:22 “Pilate said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’ They all said, ‘Crucify Him!’” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: Imagine you’re standing in the court yard with the… Read More »
The Crowd
Read the following Bible verse several times: Matthew 26:47-49 “While He was speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, ‘Whomever I kiss, He… Read More »
Love That Never Dies
Read the following Bible verse several times: Ephesians 6:24 “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: Some translations use “undying” instead of “incorruptible” to describe the type of love we are… 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 »
I Love To Tell The Story
I couldn’t help it…I got emotional and choked up while the congregation was singing a hymn during the Sunday evening service at my home church when I was a college student. Richard, one of my spiritual mentors, was being ordained to the preaching ministry and we were singing “I Love to Tell the Story.” The… Read More »
What Matters More at Christmas? Family or Jesus?
The only people who would entertain such a question are those who are serious about their faith relationship with Jesus Christ. To the average man or woman on the street, it’s a silly question. As a kid growing up in Kentucky, it was all about family and Santa. I knew it was also about Jesus,… Read More »