Let The Party Begin!

Scripture We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began. ~Matthew 15:24, NLT Quote The law condemns the best of us but GRACE saves the worst of us. ~Joseph Prince Some 52 years ago…

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Scripture He was assigned a grave with the wicked, but He was with a rich man at his death, because he had done no violence and had not spoken deceitfully. ~Isaiah 53:9, CSB Quote By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us. ~John The Apostle As Christians, we know that Isaiah was painting a portrait of Christ in chapters 52-53.…

A Paradox Of Faith

Scripture Going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” ~Matthew 26:39, CSB Quote A paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to…

Tattoos

Scripture  You are not to make gashes on your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves; I am the LORD. ~Leviticus 19:28, CSB Quote Treat your body like a temple not a woodshed. ~Jim Rohn I finished the Living New Testament a couple of weeks back. I loved it. Some days I…

The Kenosis

Scripture Instead He {Christ} emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, and taking on the likeness of humanity. ~Philippians 2:7, CSB Quote Jesus went from commanding angels to sleeping on straw, from holding stars in His hands to clutching Mary’s finger, from being worshiped to being despised: Why? Because He loves us and love puts the beloved before itself.…

Extravagant Love

Scripture But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast… ~Luke 15:22-23 Quote How deep the Father’s love for us,…

Loving People Warts and All

Scripture “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ ~Matthew 25:40, NLT Quote How we treat those who mistreat us is the real test of character. ~Image Quotes According to Jesus and…

The Shepherds Went Back

Scripture The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. ~Luke 2:20, NLT Quote FAITH is facing reality with confidence and hope. ~Charles Stanley The bible is a deep book. Although it is a Divine/Human enterprise and…

A Full And Meaningful Life

Scripture Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. ~Ephesians 5:2, NLT Quote “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” ~Stephen Covey I saw someone…

Insight

Scripture Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. ~Proverbs 2:2-3 Quote Your eyes will give you sight, but it’s your fellowship with Christ and His suffering that gives you insight. ~Ya’akov The world is filled with arm-chair quarterbacks: people who have all the answers but no practical experience.…