The Jesus Way – Wolves and Sheep
As Jesus wraps up the Sermon on the Mount, what we are calling The Jesus Way, He provides several warnings. In our last article, Jesus talked about choosing the right…
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Jesus is Returning
Much ink and angst have been spilled concerning Christ’s second coming. The when, how, who, and where have been pondered, discussed, and argued over for two thousand years. To be…
The Jesus Way – The Path Less Traveled
The Great Smokey Mountain National Park has millions of visitors every year. The park has many trails to walk. Some of the most popular and accessible paved trails, such as…
They Shall Experience God
Have you noticed that there is a new food recall every couple of months? One item is recalled because of minute metal shavings that may have landed in the box.…
The Jesus Way – Ask, Seek, Knock
Ever seen a temper tantrum? A young child that is about two or three can throw awful fits when they don’t get what they want. To express their feelings, they…
A Reality Check
I have these rules. This rule is actually one of my oldest, although the words have changed. Way back in High School days, I determined that in life, there is…
The Jesus Way – Specks, Pearls, and Logs
There are a few Bible verses that some outside the faith often hurl at those inside the faith. One of those verses is in view today. Jesus said, “Do not…
The Jesus Way – Don’t Worry!
Don’t worry. Those two words are the easiest thing to say and the hardest thing to do. We all have worries and concerns. For some of us, they are horizon…
The Jesus Way – Where is Your Treasure?
Money. There is a restlessness that happens whenever money is brought up in a church setting. Part of that restlessness is emotional; we don’t like folks telling us what to…
Jesus is Pivotal
While we recognize the eternal aspects of Jesus, God the Son, we must also recognize the historical nature of Jesus – the Son of Man. The Gospel of John reports,…
The Jesus Way: About Fasting
Ever wonder why deliberately abstaining from food for a time is called a fast? Because we hope that we are fast to arrive at the end abstaining so we can…
The Jesus Way – A Spiral of Forgiveness
A tornado is a destructive, rapidly spinning column of air. I’ve seen firsthand the aftermath of destroyed homes, businesses, and lives. There are many such “tornados” in our world, destructive…