When I read about Jesus in the Bible, I have always found specific stories to be entirely relatable for human beings. The first is when the devil tempted him; the […]
THE THREE P’s OF DISCIPLESHIP
Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-10; Being a student is a phase we want to get past expeditiously. I recall days in high school when I wanted to go through every level […]
DEATH DEFEATED #ResurrectionSunday
“Father into your hands I commit my Spirit.“ having said this He breathed His last. (Luke 24:46) Then followed the burial preparations. Two days of agony, full of tears as […]
SON OF SUFFERING
The cross, Where life was given Where love was defined Where grace was birthed Where victory was achieved All for me. I can’t say I have a favorite holiday. Sure, […]
PRONE TO SABOTAGING LOVE
For the longest time, the thought that love is hard and that it is an impossible pursuit has been frequently recorded in my mind. Granted I know it is beautiful, […]
ANOTHER IN THE FIRE
I’m trusting and praying, I’m hoping and looking, I’m asking, seeking, and knocking But I can’t see an answer yet, In pain, I find I am in the fire, And […]
WORD OF THE YEAR
In many of our churches, having a theme is the order of the new season. These themes are foundational for structuring the areas of focus and they guide us through […]
THE DULL AND DRAG OF HOLIDAY SEASONS
Happy Holidays! It is that time of the year when many unite over their love for Christmas. There are tree lighting ceremonies, Christmas Carol performances, and decorations all around. Not […]
REFLECTIVE PAUSES
The festive season is already upon us and there always seems to be an unconscious gravitation towards celebrations, movement, and gatherings. There is always a party to attend, a wedding, […]
FEAST ON HIS FAITHFULNESS
Tickets were bought. Trains, buses, and airplanes were boarded. Tables were set. …….and families reunited and gathered around to celebrate. This presents a sequence of events this past week. It’s […]