“There is no greater love than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends.” –Aramaic Bible in Plain English John 15:13 Keith Green died at the age of 28. He was a Jewish believer in Jesus. His music lives on!
Help, I’m choking! If something is stuck in my throat, but I can’t talk, I might be a rocket scientist, but if I can’t speak, what good is it? I can’t share my knowledge. With all the news from the Middle East lately, it’s hard not to get overwhelmed by everything going on. To hear … More I need a spiritual Heimlich maneuver
I saw this picture circulating around the interwebs.* I’ve seen lots of pictures of Jesus walking on the water over the years: pictures of Peter falling into the water, Jesus walking in the storm. This one got my attention because Jesus is wearing sandals. I let that sink in for a minute. We know that … More Jesus wore sandals.
“For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” – John 3:17 Related articles John 17:3 – Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, (church4u2.wordpress.com) Trust God To Save You!! (gospelbondservant.com)
We had a surprise guest attend our usual Tuesday prayer group, Pastor Betty Wodila, from Uganda. There are no coincidences with God, in my humble opinion, and since the widows and orphans subject has been on my mind during the past week, Betty was sent across my path. In Uganda, the hospitals do not feed … More Would you like to help widows and Orphans?
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – Ephesians 6:23
Yesterday, I wrote about keeping our minds on the narrow path, the one that leads to the narrow gate that leads to eternal life. Today, I am posting the updated pic. Have a great, Narrow-Minded Day, my friends!
I came across this pic today. They make it sound like narrow-minded is a bad thing. Jesus said, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.” -Matt 7:13 Being narrow-minded is a good thing. Making sure … More I am happy to be NARROW MINDED
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Your Faithfulness. –Lamentations 3:22-23
1) I did not write the Bible. 2) Yes, I struggle with sin everyday. I don’t think I’m “better” than you. 3) I oppose same sex marriage. NOT because I hate you, but because I love you and want you to know the truth. 4) God hates ALL sin. Some sinful lifestyles lead to DEATH. … More Homophobia: I’m not scared OF you, I’m scared FOR you.
[ I corrected the mistake! ] Yesterday was January 1. A New Year. I was in the shower, thinking of my favorite scriptures, which says, in part, “do not conform.” The entire text of Romans 12:2 actually says: “AND do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that … More Do not conform
My pastor read this poem today. It was written by Sam Shoemaker. I Stand at the Door By Sam Shoemaker (from the Oxford Group) I stand by the door. I neither go to far in, nor stay to far out. The door is the most important door in the world – It is the door … More Door Keeper
I watched the movie, “Pilgrims Progress” last night. I started thinking about one character in particular, who sounded like present-day scientists: “There is no such thing as Heaven or God, it can’t be proven scientifically.” Now I know there are a few scientists who set out to prove there was no God, but met Jesus along … More We are children of God
Part of yesterday’s blog was “vanished into thin air.” I will try again! SALT Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” – Matt. 5:13 These days, we are warned that too much salt is a bad thing; it leads to high blood pressure and other ills. Salt was vitally important before refrigeration was … More Salt
While mourning the death of my cousin, I now find myself mourning the death of my country. I did not vote for Obama or Romney, I did not see enough difference between them. I voted 3rd party– to be a mosquito –to be a small voice among many crying “no.” While the average American voter knows only … More Time and Space
Yesterday, our guest speaker at church spoke about the story in the gospel of Matthew Chapter 9 . This is the one where Jesus is speaking at someone’s house and draws a big crowd. There are people in the doorways and windows. There is a man who is paralyzed, on a bed/stretcher/mat ( I guess wheelchairs … More So they lowered him down through the roof
Joel is my guest blogger today: STAY ON MESSAGE A. We have a message to bring to the world. 1. There is a Gospel. “8 But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “16 For God so loved the world, that he … More Stay on Message
Have you ever just wanted a day OFF? Well, God in His infinite wisdom knew this. He gave us the Sabbath. This is not about legalism; this is about common sense. I like to joke with my friends when they are tired, “Hey, remember ‘rest is a commandment!’ If you grew up in the time … More REST – Restore Enjoying Sundays Together
Our Friday Bible Study focused on John Chapter 4. There were some interesting facts about this passage that I will share today. John Chapter 4 – New Living Translation: 4 Jesus[a] knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus himself didn’t baptize them—his disciples did). … More Chatting with the Woman at the well
At the Passover Seder, ie, the Last Supper, Jesus is talking to the disciples: 35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. 36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you … More Swords
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