August 15, 2017 “Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we’re in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:24 The Message A fresh start .. … Continue reading Never on sale …
September 14, 2016 “We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his … Continue reading You’re really old …if
February 24, 2016 “He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good … Continue reading CrossRoads:Freedom’s highway
May 2, 2013 “So, if you’re serious about living this resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. .. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life – even though invisible to spectators – is with Christ in God. He is your life.” Colossians … Continue reading Lies .. Labels .. and a New Way ..
December 20, 2012 “We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost. We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way.” Isaiah 53:6a The Message What a picture of your life: scattered .. wandering off .. lost .. doing your own thing .. going your own way. We even live in a world … Continue reading Your life in pictures …
December 18, 2012 “This is the brand new covenant that I will make with Israel when the time comes. I will put my law within them — write it on their hearts! –and be their God. And they will be my people. They will no longer go around setting up schools to teach each other … Continue reading Heart written warranties …
July 13, 2012 “There will be a highway called the Holy Road. No one rude or rebellious is permitted on this road. It’s for God’s people exclusively— impossible to get lost on this road. Not even fools can get lost on it. No lions on this road, no dangerous wild animals— Nothing and no one … Continue reading Finding your way home …
July 10, 2012 “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 New American Standard You’re life is part ancient and ageless. You’re connected to desert wanderers .. shepherding warriors .. and redeemed exiles. God … Continue reading Dressed for the day …?
May 2, 2012 “He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.” Colossians 1:17 The Message Jesus is holding you together. That seems too simple. In fact .. it may feel offensive to some because you might not feel all together. But God doesn’t … Continue reading Having it all together …
April 24, 2012 “Remember these things, O Jacob. Take it seriously Israel, that you’re my servant. I made you, shaped you: You’re my servant. O Israel, I’ll never forget you. I’ve wiped the slate of all your wrongdoings. There’s nothing left of your sins. Come back to me, come back. I’ve redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:21-22 … Continue reading Remember … again and again and again …
