September 30, 2016
“Doing Good” “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.” (James 2:17–18) Doing Good Is Our Christian Response “Paul, an apostle of… Read More »
June 13, 2016
“Jesus and Me In Isaiah 40″ [ picture: Eagle’s Wings ] “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) I. Isaiah 1-39: Life was Difficult II. Another Promise?!? … Read More »
April 4, 2016
“Hallelujah for Easter …… Now What?” Caring About What Jesus Cares About Gone Fishing “He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net… Read More »
March 9, 2016
Entering Jerusalem As The Savior Jesus Presents Himself as Savior “As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus … was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy… Read More »
February 22, 2016
“Good People Need Jesus” “So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.” (Matthew 27:5) “Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37) “‘What you are about to do, do quickly,’ Jesus told him,” (John 13:27) “You must make your choice: either… Read More »
January 26, 2016
“Road Trip: The First Sign” “Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish!” (Ephesians 2:8 Message) Inaugural Sign of Jesus’ Mission “This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in… Read More »
January 18, 2016
“Road Trip to The River Jordan” John the Baptizer Radical Message: Repent “John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.” (Matthew 3:4) “In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent,… Read More »