Posted in truthfulness on Sep 12th, 2017
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we could never be as faithful as Jesus.
But what set Him apart from the world was not simply His divine origin or supernatural powers. For if He had possessed those yet not lived according to the Isaiah 11:5 Messianic prophecy regarding His nature, you and I […]
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Posted in Jesus Christ on May 1st, 2017
In 1971, the rock band Led Zeppelin dominated the radio airwaves for a time with the song “Stairway to Heaven.” I’m sure that many of you are recalling this entrancing melody even now as you think back to those days in your life. click here to listen to the song
Looking back this morning at […]
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Posted in evangelism on Apr 21st, 2017
I’m praying for more opportunities to talk with others about the Lord.
This won’t happen enough by accident, it is clear, and I need Him to open doors of conversation so that I can build bridges of relationships.
New town. New activity schedule. Same timeless promises and eternal truth.
Perhaps you’ll pray for the same in your […]
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Posted in prayer on Apr 14th, 2016
We’ve all had those “Gibeonite deception” moments.
I’m talking about that sickening realization that we should have prayed for God’s wisdom rather than trusting in our own.
It stinks to realize that we’ve been tricked and trapped by our pride, whether it be with a bad business deal, a poor choice of neighborhoods or a dysfunctional, morally […]
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Posted in prayer on Jun 5th, 2015
Once again, I’m humbled by my lack of perceptiveness.
Here was my prayer just now:
“Thank you, God, for reminding me of why I must continue re-reading the Bible year after year. I have SO much to learn.”
I have read the book of Acts countless […]
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