I once heard the phrase that “Jesus must be Lord of all or He’s not Lord at all”. At first glance, this phrase seems pretty harsh and hard. I have been in the process of making Jesus Lord of all for many years. It’s easy to say that He’s Lord, but it’s a bit tougher…
I have really grown to love this word. I like this word as I often associate it with hope. It is a three-letter word used mostly as a word that connects thoughts, sentences or words in the context of the same idea. For example: “I don’t know what to do yet”. I think this word…
I used to hate watching a television show and then at the end it says, “to be continued”. I like streaming things now because to be continued can happen in just a few seconds as I open the next season of the show. The word continue means: “persist in an activity or process” or “recommence…
When I see something with my own eyes, it is really difficult to convince me that what I saw didn’t happen. I will confess that when something traumatic happens, it’s hard on the eyewitness to comprehend all that just happened. I’m reading through John’s account of Jesus’ life. I’m near the end where Jesus is…
This is quite the contrast. I have felt very useful in multiple situations. There have also been times I didn’t feel useful. My grandmother used to tell me to “make myself useful” when I was a kid growing up. There is a work ethic that I was taught back then that seems to be missing…
I remember as a young man thinking I had found love. I remember those butterflies in my stomach when talking to her or hanging out with her. It was new and exciting. I remember not wanting the days to end. My hearts affection was captured then and there. Fast forward a bit and things changed.…
I love hearing people pray who have a deep and intimate relationship with the Lord. Their prayers are not just beautiful – they are real and blunt. I think the Lord loves it when I pray boldly. I came across this prayer of Jesus this morning that really blessed my soul. He is praying for…
This is defined as making a statement that something is untrue. I can deny my involvement in an activity that I’m accused of doing or being part of. Usually, a denial has been preceded by an accusation. I think denial is somewhat of a defensive response rather than an offensive response. I’m reading John’s account…
I believe that the Word of God is truth. I believe that God created the heavens and the earth. I believe that He created everything. I also believe He is still creating. His truth is absolute not relative. He speaks to me through His Word. This morning I was reading through John and Jesus is…
I love being connected to other people. I love my family and my extended family. I love being connected with deep friendship. I love being connected with my church family. I believe that the Lord “hard-wired” us for connection – especially to Him! Jesus is teaching His disciples and His time to be crucified is…