Not My Will but Yours
Not My Will but Yours Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done. Luke 22:42 These famous and fundamental words were spoken by Jesus in the Garden on the night before his crucifixion. A statement made in his full humanity that shows us how to […]
Ever Hear of the Gospel According to Thomas
Ever Hear of the Gospel According to Thomas? Look, a sower went out. He filled his hands (with seeds), (and) he scattered (them). From the Gospel According to Thomas-Part 9 One of the most fascinating things I like to study in the history and creation of the New Testament. I know this may sound boring […]
A Time for Peace
A Time For Peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 The word peace is mentioned in the Bible well over two hundred times. In the four Gospels, it is […]
A Different Way of Thinking About Jesus
A Different Way of Thinking About Jesus Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. Revelations 3:20 Today’s verse is one of my personal favorites and reveals how I feel Jesus approaches […]
A Final and Everlasting Gift
A Final and Everlasting Gift When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on […]
It’s Not the New Normal
It is Not a New Normal, It’s a New Reality! This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 My Friend, Lou Strugala, and I were discussing the current state of life under the rules of stay-at-home. I […]
The Book of Revelations isn’t Really that Scary!
The Book of Revelations isn’t Really that Scary! The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the things that must soon take place. Revelations 1:1 When I first took on the task of reading the Bible cover to cover, I started with the New Testament. My reasoning for starting there […]
Jesus’ Gifts
Jesus’ Gifts “Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.” Luke 24:50-51 On the fortieth day of Pentecost and after the resurrection, Jesus had gathered the believers. He blessed them and rose […]
The Seasons of Life
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 In the Bible there are three books called the Wisdom Books; Proverbs, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes. Proverbs and Psalms are certainly […]
Avoiding Being Mired in Darkness
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness but will have the Light of life. John 8:12 On a day when the number of new COVID-19 cases had dropped by fifteen percent for the third day in a row, […]