LEAVING EVERYTHING BEHIND
Even today, there are still “tax collectors” among us who hear Jesus say, “Follow Me.” and, by grace, they leave it all behind to follow the One, True Savior.
Being Known
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE NEW YEAR!
Before delving into my thoughts for this new year, I strongly urge you to read this passage (Luke 8:36-50) carefully and consider what is being said and all that transpires. The story, in brief: – Jesus is invited to dine with one of the Pharisees. – A woman sits at Jesus’ feet, weeping. = She …
FREE TO PRAISE
Despite Israel’s incessant rebellion, chasing after foreign gods, disregarding of God’s laws, disgracing His name among the people of the earth, and forgetting all of His promises, and disregarding all of His warnings, God’s grace remains.
The same holds true for us!
What Motivates You?
The flat-out truth is, the best any human can do is speculate on another person’s motives. Heck, we can’t even decipher our own motives much of the time!
Called to Hope
…having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe…
Truth Suppressed
When was the last time you lied to cover up something you did; hoping no one would discover your deed? We’re all guilty of such deception. The first epistle of John says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 Well, we’ve all …
There’s No Checklist for Christianity, Part 1 of 2
Being Christian is not defined by one’s conversion. Christianity must be lived out moment by moment. As much as some of us would like it, and as often as I’ve heard it implied from the pulpit, there is no simple checklist—“follow these rules and you’re a Christian”. (It’s one of the primary reasons most people …
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Get It While You Can
The world is full of modern axioms that seemingly have the feel of genuine optimism and motivation. Adages such as: “Get it while you can!” “You only live once.” A Lot to Envy There’s a lot to envy in the world. Everywhere we turn we see people engaged in lifestyles that, on the surface, look fun, exciting …
WYSIWYG
As with any new field, the advent of computer and Programming technology introduced many new terms, including the ever-popular WYSIWYG (pronounced WIZ-ee-wig). In computing, a WYSIWYG editor is a system in which content (i.e., text and graphics) can be edited in a form closely resembling it’s final form. When printed or displayed, such as a …
Let the Past Be Passed
“If you could “go back” and change things about your life, would you?” I know I’ve said it; certainly thought it. Perhaps you have as well. Sooner or later, people – at least those with any conscience and sense of moral compass – tend to have regrets. Knowing what we know now, many of us would choose …
You Know Me!
The movie-going crowd exuded electricity. My wife and I sat in a rather packed theater, awaiting the start of a recently-released movie which was quickly gaining popularity. All the while, we watched the animated interaction of those around us and innocently could not help but catch snippets of conversations that pervaded the room. All of a sudden, …