All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. — Acts 2:42 Marriage jokes come to mind when it comes to listening. The jokes bring a question that should stop us all. Are we…
He said it so matter-of-factly. “Ask my ex-wife. I’m as cold as ice.” He isn’t as cold as ice. I’m sure he’s been hurt. I’m sure he can be distant. He may not hold a great deal of empathy for others. But I’ll say this again. He’s not…
Jesus’ questions for you He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, “You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn’t heard about all the things that have happened there…
To the question of keeping something from Jesus, we likely reply, “Of course, we don’t! Our relationship with Jesus only deepens when we share.” We may even go further. “Locking something away from Jesus is not what we do. In fact, it’s the opposite of what we do.” Then we…
That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. — John 20:19 Turning water to wine is up there. The feeding of 5,000. Ah, yes. Let’s not…
Generations of us have been encouraged to help little old ladies cross the street. And yes, to help someone in need is a good and right thing to do, regardless of age. Now that we are a few days past Easter Sunday, I encourage little old ladies, men and…
Here is my Easter 2023 story. It begins on December 29th 2022, which was a Thursday. I have office hours at the church on Thursday mornings. I drop in to see my mom, my next-door neighbor, before I leave for the church. With pancreatic cancer, she has been nonresponsive…
I share my Easter story with the hope you share yours. Mine begins on December 29th 2022, which was a Thursday. I have office hours at the church on Thursday mornings. I drop in to see my mom, my next-door neighbor, before I leave for the church. With pancreatic cancer,…
