One who seeks God's heart seldom uses the word "I" in a conversation. It is way to easy to use the word “I” in a conversation. Think about how many times you use that word in conversations with others. The reason why is because we live in a world that says, “success means the [...]
It had been a very long day for Jesus, His disciples, and the many followers who traveled miles just to hear Jesus teach. Jesus just fed around 5000 people and his disciples were there to help distribute and do the work of the ministry that day. After that, the disciples immediately got into a [...]
I don’t get it. Who is this Joy anyway? Some people live with Joy all their lives. Oh, wait. Those people are also married to someone named Joy….duh! The rest of us just work hard to find it. The apostle Paul tells us joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). So, when [...]
Sweat is dripping off the end of my nose. My shirt is saturated and sticking to my body. Never used muscles ache from overuse. My back hurts from bending over and over. My eyes itch because of small yellow particles finding their way and attaching themselves to my face. Some people call it pollen, [...]
I find it terribly interesting and worrisome that we now live in a society where every decision made and statement given is criticized and examined because of its potential intolerance. Regardless of pure motives, people are generally grouped into specific intolerant categories. These categories then define people and cause division over political views, social [...]
Jesus died yesterday. They placed his body in the borrowed tomb. The sadness experienced by those who knew Jesus best turned to despair as His death penetrated their hearts. Peter continued to ponder his denial of Christ in his mind. I’m sure each of the disciples thought about the Passover meal they shared with [...]
When you look back on your life, you will undoubtedly remember that some days were more difficult than others. Maybe the day you heard about a terminal illness, a miscarriage, the death of someone close to you, the loss of a job, or a cheating spouse. Maybe you're alone and feel no one cares. [...]
To the ordinary person, another day is just another day to do ordinary things until it’s another day. To Jesus, Wednesday meant transition. Things were changing, and the palm branches that once waved to greet a Savior were now withering on the ground. Clothing that was used to line the path of Jesus as [...]
Ever had more to do than your day allowed? No time for lunch, additional appointments, phone calls, or outside activities. The clock moves extra quickly and the tasks move especially slowly. There is a battle between time and task. Inevitably, when your day is done, there is always more to do tomorrow, and thus, the [...]
I’m sitting here today reflecting on exactly what this week means and has meant for the past 2000 or so years. Many years ago, Jesus spent His last week before His death purposefully engaging in important activities. Interestingly, Jesus knew He was going to die within the week, so I’m sure He was extremely [...]