The Biblical Necessity of Betrayal
There are two road to renown. One cannot help but be deeply impressed with the contrast found in Matthew 26:6-13 between Judas and Mary. Both are destined for renown, but by two completely different roads. Mary will earn fame, Judas infamy. The critical contrast between those whose memory will become a blemish and those who […]
When Our Disgrace Is Big, God’s Grace Is Even Bigger
If you are like me and have failed or fallen into disgrace, it’s not the end. Every crises can bring with it shame and disgrace. We know that God is a God of restoration, redemption and reconciliation. He is not going to give up on us. Don’t let disgrace be the last chapter of your […]
Learning To Say “NO” Not Just To Others- But To Yourself
At times we are hit powerfully with compelling emotions. At times it will be hurt, sometimes fear, sometimes irritation, sometimes anger. If you go where those emotions lead you, you will do and say things that you should not do or say. Learning to say, “NO” I don’t mean saying “no” to other people. What […]
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When Enough Is Enough…
“One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD, all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.” (Psa 27:4) I can run from situations; I can run from locations; I can […]
How Should We Relate To Our Past
What power does your past have in your life? The past CAN be a very powerful part of life. It’s a short little word and sadly has often tried to define us. “There is therefore now NO CONDEMNATION to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according […]
A Horribly Beautiful Friday
The most horrible thing that ever happened was the most beautiful thing to ever happen. As we reflect on Good Friday, we turn our attention to the bloody cross of the Lord Jesus. Could it be possible for something to happen that was more terrible than this? Could any injustice be greater? Could any loss […]
You Don’t Write The Story Of Your Existence
You can never have a Biblical view of Christianity and somehow put God outside of your trouble. God is in the middle of your trouble; and so, immediately that begs the question, ‘Why would God allow this kind of difficulty, after He says in one-hundred ways, He loves so deeply and so fully’?” Why do […]
“Please Forgive Me, I have not Loved You The Way I Am Loved…”
As I think about the Cross of Jesus as we approach ‘Good Friday.’ I can’t help but think about the forgiveness that was poured out on me. Maybe we need to seek forgiveness of the people in our lives. Husbands and wives who need to say, “Please forgive me. I have not loved you as […]
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Love Loves The Undeserving
I think of Him getting ready to hang on the Cross. Jesus saw the back of His Father’s head–shocking thing–What love! I think of Him looking at His church often divided, often broken, and yet not turning His back, loving us every moment of our existence, although we could never earn it–What love! Love loves […]
Why Me? Why Now?
Read this very carefully… “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” (James 1:2) Notice the words here, “…when you encounter trials of various kinds.” It’s important to notice the words of Scripture. He doesn’t say ‘if’-you wish he would say ‘if’ because if he said ‘if,’ you could hope […]