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…
Rainbows in the Storm
The truth that God speaks through the rainbow began with Noah. God’s immediate promise to Noah and all living creatures was to not flood the earth again in the same…
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…
Jesus’ Big Question – Who Do You Say I am?
I’m sure that you’ve seen man-on-the-street interviews on TV. Clips of regular folks being asked for their opinion or knowledge on any number of subjects. One night Tonight Show host…
The Blackrock Challenge – A Story of Redemption
Jeremy was caught. For months he had snuck around the village stealing valuables and causing mischief. His latest misadventure involved stealing the Elder’s cherry pie as it cooled on the…
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 Testing of Jesus
Between Jesus’ Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem and His late-night arrest, He publicly taught in the Temple courtyard. During this time, various leaders came to test Him. These tests were…
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…
Pray for the Broken
We see brokenness every day. People that are saying and doing stupid, rebellious, and perhaps even evil things. What is our reaction to those things? Do we declare them 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…