John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” Jesus gives a powerful statement of purpose for coming to live among us as the Son of Man and Son of God. It…
Charlie Brown looks at Linus and says “What would you like to be when you grow up?” Linus responds with “Outrageously Happy!” I think his answer put in words from John 10:10 “Abundant Life”! But what is this abundant life referred to in John 10 but so elusive to so many of us. Is…
Isaiah 58:1-14 Many consider fasting, going without some foods and beverages for a specified length of time, with a spiritual purpose to be an accepted practice. Many religious as well as a growing number of those just interested in healthy living practice some form of fasting. Studies suggest hunger is our strongest desire, and…
The recent election results were met with a range of emotions from giddy optimism to a thick fog of despair. The one thing most do agree on is being surprised at the outcome. Our country seems as polarized as at any time in history as manifested in our recent presidential election. A country that has…
I/we believe in miracles from God! I know of no formula but we can observe and learn from the story of Christ’s birth. It is loaded with leadings, angels, impossibilities, unlikely heroes, and a lot more. Mary’s miracle is very different from Elizabeth’s though both are mothers in miracle births. They are on opposite ends…
I believe in miracles from God! I know of no formula or method that can guarantee our receiving one. Miracles came in diverse shapes, kinds, and sizes. In John 2 water is turned into wine rescuing a week long marriage festivities from community disdain. In John 5 a man lame for thirty eight years waiting…
How would many describe an insignificant life in the time of Jesus? A child born blind, growing into adulthood, and now living as a beggar is one way from John 9. He’s not wealthy or powerful. Would anyone desire to trade places with him? A adult man born blind man is seen by Jesus, loved…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is triggered by a traumatic event, and is the continuing to experience the event’s effect after it has passed. It can be weeks for short-term PTSD or years for long-term. This disorienting disorder is commonly associated today with soldiers and combat, but is also identified with beatings, traumatic injury,…
• The recent election results were met with a range of emotions from giddy optimism to a thick fog of despair. The one thing most do agree on is being surprised at the outcome. Our country seems as polarized as at any time in history as manifested in our recent presidential election. A country that…
Jesus public ministry lasted three to four years. From the middle of that time until the cross, there was significant criticism and resistance. In John 7 John 7 Jesus is avoiding Judea because people there want to kill Him, even as His siblings manifest unbelief by pushing Him to go there and declare Himself. Despite…