“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18 Prisons are full of men claiming their innocence. Though some have been mistakenly pronounced guilty, the majority deserve to be there. It’s the criminals that are never caught that make us … Continue reading A Glorious Substitution
You see, at just the right time, when we were powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 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 powerlessness. Most … Continue reading Without Strength
“I was found by those who did not seek Me, I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me” Romans 10:20 Sometimes God really surprises us with the people He decides to save. Saul of Tarsus was one of these. He was a terrible person dragging men and women to prison and torturing some of them to death. He thought he was doing … Continue reading His Chosen Vessels
“Enter by the narrow gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”Mathew 7:13-14 Thomas said to Him, Lord we do not know where You are going, and how … Continue reading The Narrow Way
“He told them, this is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:46-47 “Beginning at Jerusalem.” These 3 amazing words tell us much about the love and grace of our great Savior. You know the story. … Continue reading The God of Second Chances
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” Mathew 5:8 Looking back at our lives, we can remember promises that were made to us and not kept. The bigger the promise, the more painful the letdown. God never lies. He promises that the pure in heart will see Him. Who are these holy, guiltless people that will one day behold their King? … Continue reading Treasures in Jars of Clay
“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.” Mathew 1:18 Stories travel fast in small towns. “She says she’s a virgin,” they all said. “Come now who is going to believe that?” Even Joseph her betrothed didn’t … Continue reading Hard to Believe
One of the most amazing things about following Jesus is that He knows we are unable to do what He says in our own power. So, He just tells us to follow Him. In that, we make up our mind to go in the direction He leads. He is our perfect strength in our feeble weakness. He makes our paths straight and lights the way … Continue reading
For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 My soul is there sorrow and … Continue reading Aquainted with Grief
It’s never too late to give up on your dreams and hopes. You have been given gifts and blessings that come from above. Don’t listen to the doubters or the fear of failure in your own heart. Listen to the One who made you for His purpose. “Show me Your ways O Lord. Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me. … Continue reading
Pilgrims Perspective 