Jesus Is the same yesterday, today and forever. We compartmentalize Jesus. We think there is the Bible Jesus. He was the teacher, the miracle worker. Then we act like there is a today Jesus who does not do miracles and politely shares we should be good people and utilizes motivational speeches. Then we hear about … Read more
A guest artist attended my school and shared his artistic gifts with us. He sketched a beautiful landscape as he explained art. When he finished one person asked for the small drawing. He started to pass it to the student and then a few of the other kids also started to ask for it. He … Read more
A coach chooses you. A coach lets you know the equipment you need. A coach takes the time to train you. A coach gives you feedback so you can improve. A coach puts you in the game. It is up to us to practice. It is up to us to play. Are you playing or … Read more
I want obedience to God to be an automatic response. I want to do what he says. Test everything by His word. As soon as I come up with a ‘better’ idea, that has been what has always led to trouble. I am continually learning not to second guess our Father. Jesus replied, “Anyone who … Read more
How do we live the word? What does the word say? Love each other as Christ loved the church. Treat each other as we want to be treated. Go and make disciples. (Letting our lives be a testimony is a great way to start. ) Forgive as we want to be forgiven. Study His word … Read more
Prayer is a preventative measure. It is not supposed to be the last resort. We show that we humble ourselves when we pray. Pray against things beforehand instead of after the problem has occurred. If my people humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways He will help us. James 4:10Humble yourselves in the presence of … Read more
I imagined I was speaking to the congregation and telling them that my home was so messy during our church move that the only people I would have let in there was my family because they know I am clean. They would not treat me differently because they could physically see evidence to the contrary. … Read more
If you want to avoid failing then get off of the train tracks! We sometimes make choices that we know put us at risk. Then when the mistake or failure happens, we wonder why we failed, messed up or someone caused this calamity. We sometimes blame others when we know we made the easy choice … Read more
Jesus on the earth was the Bible in a physical form. Everything it says we should be and do He was a living example. He is the Word of God. What He said, we should say. How he acted, we should act. He prayed, we should pray. He showed love and forgiveness. We need to … Read more
Are you looking for life keys in boxes that do not have the answers? We spend so much time searching for the keys to our significance, peace, joy, purpose and fulfilment in things. There is nothing wrong with things unless we become so focused on chasing them because we expect them to provide the keys … Read more
