“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
What would happen if the world did end? Would everyone’s troubles and heartache mend? Is there a god and what does he think? Will he make this world of ours sink? Why can’t everyone’s head just stay level? Do you think it has to do with the devil? Will there really be a paradise on earth? Or will we be born in someone’s new birth? … Continue reading UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13-14 There are a blessed people ahead that have passed through the narrow gate … Continue reading Our Guarantee
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
As we approach Christmas, once again I ponder the coming of the Son of God. The day of His visitation was foretold. In eternity He was not bound by any means. At the right time, He entered a world that would now limit Him. When He created this world, He knew one day He would come to die for His people. These were not good … Continue reading Through His Poverty
Pilgrims Perspective 