Sometimes things just don’t make sense. Like this: But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." [...]
Blessed… - Matthew 5:3 Before we dig into what are commonly called the Beatitudes, I want to share with you something off the charts about the word “Blessed.” We toss this word around pretty carelessly. If someone sneezes we say “Bless you!” or if we are really spiritual we might say “Ga bless you!” But [...]
Good Wednesday morning! It's been a while. Here's a worship song I'm loving these days. Enjoy, Ben https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwTo Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson I love You, Lord For Your mercy never failed me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, [...]
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Apostle. Not an office we associate with Jesus too often. But here in Hebrews, we see the writer calls Jesus the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. For the record, it’s the only [...]
Hi all, Are you looking for a good summer read? Today I want to recommend a wonderful book. My dear blogging friend Felecia Clarke authored a wonderful memoir. Here's my Amazon Review - 5 stars all the way! I just finished reading Felecia Clarke’s wonderful memoir, Are You Ready? Clarke’s mastery of language brings her [...]
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be [...]
Introduction Early in His ministry, Jesus settled Himself on the side of a hill in the Galilean countryside. Surrounded by His growing congregation, He re-wrote our understanding of all scripture. This discourse consists of some of the richest and deepest words ever spoken. Most every religion in the world recognizes Jesus a great teacher. We [...]
Hi all, As you know if you've followed this blog for more than 6 months, this December through some mixup, about five years worth of internet content vanished from my blog. Among the missing were some things like my "who are you?" page and a couple of really significant series. I have brought my bio [...]
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. - Hebrews 2:17 There’s a word you don’t hear every day. [Disclaimer - we’re going to get a [...]
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. - Hebrews 2:17 Wally Fry, a blogging compadre, has nearly daily posts called “Just a Thought,” brief, pithy, [...]