This is an unprecedented Easter...no one anticipated celebrating THIS DAY in our pajamas at home. And while we couldn’t have predicted a pandemic: none of it caught God by surprise! While we don’t desire to spend Easter sheltered in place...I can’t think of a better time for the HOPE found in the message of Easter. … Continue reading HE IS RISEN
IT IS FINISHED!
This is an unprecedented Easter...no one anticipated celebrating THIS DAY in our pajamas at home. And while we couldn’t have predicted a pandemic: none of it caught God by surprise! While we don’t desire to spend Easter sheltered in place...I can’t think of a better time for the HOPE found in the message of Easter. … Continue reading IT IS FINISHED!
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Discipleship Requires A Cross
The only way to follow Jesus is to die to yourself everyday.I wish there was an easier way. Instead of giving up the life I have...wouldn't it be nice to simply add Jesus to my existing life? But Jesus doesn't give that as an option. Following Jesus requires a cross. Jesus says the only way to … Continue reading Discipleship Requires A Cross
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The Cross
The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has idolized it. And despised it, gold plated it and burned it, worn it and trashed it. History has … Continue reading The Cross
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Three reasons to give thanks to God
One of the characteristics of a follower of Jesus is thanksgiving. While we are to “be thankful in all circumstances”, Paul focuses his thanksgiving on the spiritual blessings that come through walking with Christ. He gives us three reasons to give thanks to God. Colossians 1:12-14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified … Continue reading Three reasons to give thanks to God
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