Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. — John…
Read MoreOn average, I struggle 3.5 days a week with the freedom of speech one driver displays on the back windshield of her car. First the left-hand side of her back window showcased a certain four-letter word. Now the same word is on the right-hand side of the rear window….
Read MoreBut when Jesus said “this temple,” he meant his own body. — John 2:21 “I have a few questions for you,” Kevin asks when I see him on site yesterday. I do not respond with, “Oh, good!” Instead, it’s a hollow, “Oh, really?” Kevin is the electrician…
Read MoreHe’s a cute five-year-old. Floppy brown hair. Heavy brown eyes. Black framed glasses. Smart. Busy. A little OCD. Sometimes a lot of OCD. But yes, he’s nearly always completely adorable. This is my son, Michael. He is the youngest of the five children I adopted on Father’s Day weekend…
Read MoreI will praise you in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you. — Psalm 22:25 The great assembly? Wow! What a thrill. What a joy. What the psalmist is saying here is clear. Our vows to our God in the…
Read MoreThe Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him. — Mark 1:12-13 It wasn’t Jesus’ idea, according to scripture. This may (or may not) have been…
Read MorePlan a loved-filled evening with me. Which of the following four options sounds amazingly, powerfully, and completely full of love on Valentine’s Day? A corner table for two in an upscale restaurant surrounded by dozens of roses, a topnotch pianist nearby and a truly delicious meal you…
Read MoreWhen the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself…
Read MoreSimon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. — Mark 1:30-31 We can be overly thankful. Saying a single…
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