Your children are always on your mind. You’ve wanted what’s best for them since they were little and no matter how old they get, you worry about their souls. Jesus delivered you from the wrath to come and you want them to make it to heaven too. There is no greater burden than the thought of an endless eternity without one of your kids. You … Continue reading Our Greatest Burden
When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:16-17 I was thinking of … Continue reading Another Man’s Righteousness
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4 There is no greater agony of mind and worry than the destiny of our precious children’s souls. As the years roll on without any changes, hope dissipates, and we fear that late night phone call. Christian friend let’s look back together. Remember when we were dead in … Continue reading Keep Asking the King
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 I once worked for a law firm delivering court summons. I was bringing bad news and got paid to hand them the envelope without discussion. God has approved His sons and daughters to do something great. … Continue reading An Envelope to Hand Out
“And I will ask the Father and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17 Sometimes I wake up and wonder if He’s still there. It’s … Continue reading You’re Still Mine
His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was … Continue reading A Most Difficult Trial
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? Galatians 3:2-3 The apostle’s exhortation to these Christians should cause us to pause. The Galatians after … Continue reading Finishing by the Spirit
Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 This is an amazing request. It was heard by the soldiers and those standing around the cross, just after the nails entered his hands and feet. In this moment, we see the love of God toward sinners. Looking closely, we … Continue reading Father Forgive Them
Jesus answered, “It is written, Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Mathew 4:4 A few weeks ago, a nagging back pain progressed to hours of excruciating throbs in my kidneys and vomiting. With no relief in sight, I fearfully considered an emergency room visit. Thankfully, the pain subsided but continued into the following … Continue reading A Deeper Relevance
“You see, at just the right time, when we were powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 This past weekend another unexpected fire hit our little mountain town. Laughter and joy of celebrating my daughter’s birthday quickly morphed into anxiety, dread and fear. Reflecting on my emotions after seeing the helicopters and planes clean up today, I am left with the overwhelming feeling of … Continue reading Without Strength
Pilgrims Perspective 