“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV) I was sad today as I learned that a man of God, Ray Boltz, announced that he was gay. (Christianity…
God comforts me in my troubles so that I can comfort others with the comfort that I have received from Him. 2 Corinthians 1:4 This past weekend I went to a ‘boot camp’ one-day seminar given by GriefShare. I went with some hesitation because I am not a ‘program’ lover. I like a class to…
What is it about a ‘mystery’ that makes most of us feel the need to solve it? Mystery novels, movies with a mystery (some special effects and an alien or two – and don’t forget a love story!), and TV CSI shows are very popular! Why? Mysteries keep our interest. They give us a sense…
And he [Jesus] took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 (NIV) Like so many, many MANY young adults today – I grew up going to church every week, following the example of my parents. When I reached college and was able to freely make a decision…
I believe forgiveness is about the heart. When Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34), He was looking at my heart not at the actions or the words. What was my heart really saying or doing? God wants me to forgive. Jesus gave me vivid examples about…
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb… John 20:1 (NIV) If you check the four gospels, you’ll find that there is no mention of Saturday. The gospels, each in their own way, records the burial of Jesus on Friday (three specifically mention the…
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke19:10 (NIV) Have you ever been lost? Being in an unfamiliar city can make me feel bewildered and even frustrated – especially if I have inaccurate directions. Both of those emotions may find their root in fear. I don’t know where…
As I went into worship this morning I knew that I had to “deal with some stuff ” today. Some things had happened in my week that had put unforgiveness in my heart. I didn’t like it and I didn’t feel good about it – but it was there. I don’t believe it was a…
The disciples came to Jesus and told Him to send the crowd away so they could go buy themselves something to eat. Jesus said, “They don’t need to go away. You feed them.” “We’ve only got five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring what you have to me,” Jesus said…And taking what…
On September 22nd it will be three years since my son, James, died. I remember reading the following passage to him that night: 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more, 2and I saw the holy…