April 11, 2016 “This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, … Continue reading The next step is yours …
December 7, 2011 “Don’t set people up as experts over your life, letting them tell you what to do. Save that authority for God; let him tell you what to do. No one else should carry the title of ‘Father’; you have only one Father, and he’s in heaven. And don’t let people maneuver you … Continue reading There’s Plenty of Disruption to go around …
November 29, 2011 “Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text: “My house was designated a house of prayer; You have made it a hangout for … Continue reading Holy Disruption
October 28, 2011 “The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out. It is written, “I’ll turn conventional wisdom on its … Continue reading Successful living …?
“When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: ‘Father, I’ve sinned against God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son ever again.’”. Luke 15:20-21 The Message Only God really knows … Continue reading The Gift …
October 3, 2011 “Let the Word of Christ — the Message — have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives…. ” Colossians 3:16 The Message Not many people .. men or women .. read the Bible anymore. A lot of people own Bibles and even underline favorite passages or … Continue reading Making room …
September 29, 2011 “God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He’s set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating.” Colossians 1:13-14 The Message God can’t … Continue reading Playing in mud puddles …
September 20, 2011 “A Samaritan traveling the road came on him. When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him. He gave him first aid. disinfecting and bandaging his wounds. Then he lifted him onto his donkey, led him to an inn, and made him comfortable. In the morning he took out … Continue reading What Kind of People Does Jesus Really Like …? (1)
September 5, 2011 “.. For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost.” Luke 19:10 The Message He couldn’t be any more intentional about His mission. You were it! Except .. you didn’t know it at first and even when you realized it .. you resisted it .. at first. The mirror … Continue reading Found …
