Do you have any treasures, things that if lost in a fire would break your heart? I find it hard to think of treasures—but that may be because I have never had a house burn down. But going through my parents’ home reminds me of treasures: irreplaceable albums and heirlooms. What are treasures you can’tContinue reading “TREASURE. Matthew 13:52.”
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“GRIPPED BY GREAT FEAR.” Luke 8:37.
When you read the Gospels, it’s easy to envy those who knew Jesus on earth. How amazing to sit with Him at the Last Supper, or pray with Him in the garden? Or to pass out miracle-food to 5,000 people? Or see Lazarus come out of the grave? But it was not all sunshine andContinue reading ““GRIPPED BY GREAT FEAR.” Luke 8:37.”
ARE YOU WATCHING THE STORIES AROUND YOU? Luke 8:8, 12-15.
I am fascinated watching the stories around me—Mr. Most-Likely-to-Succeed actually does, while another flames out; gung-ho teacher quits after working 12 hours a day for two years, while another works half as much, but keeps at it for decades. Some destinies fulfill expectations, others are surprises. Most apples don’t fall far from the tree—but nowContinue reading “ARE YOU WATCHING THE STORIES AROUND YOU? Luke 8:8, 12-15.”
Authority. Matthew 28:18.
On my first day as a newly licensed attorney, I walked into my new office and my new secretary told me my new Texas Bar Number, which she had located online. She knew it before I did. Within an hour, the boss suggested I sign a motion for him. From that day on, my nameContinue reading “Authority. Matthew 28:18.”
DO YOU EVER HAVE DOUBTS?Luke 7:20.
If you have doubts, you are not alone. Many heroes of the Bible found themselves doubting God: Abraham, Moses, and David among others. Think about John the Baptist. He was touched by God while still in the womb—he leaped inside his mother when he heard the voice of Mary nearby. His whole life was escortingContinue reading “DO YOU EVER HAVE DOUBTS?Luke 7:20.”
EMOTIONS. Luke 7:37-38, 47.
We are emotional creatures. I have heard some describe their emotions as a “roller coaster,” but I think emotions are more like waves in the sea. The amount of energy in motion does not really change, but as the sea floor gets nearer to the surface, the waves become more dramatic. We all feel emotions,Continue reading “EMOTIONS. Luke 7:37-38, 47.”
THE AMAZING THRILL OF GREAT WORK. Matthew 11:28-30.
Have you ever experienced thrilling work? Been caught up in something bigger than yourself, knowing everything you do matters, that this will make a difference, that maybe this is what you were MADE TO DO? Have you worked to the point of exhaustion, yet felt the peace of knowing you were using your energy EXACTLYContinue reading “THE AMAZING THRILL OF GREAT WORK. Matthew 11:28-30.”
AGENCY: Adult-Like Faith. Matthew 8:5-10.
Have you heard about the power of childlike faith? Have you ever faced a prayer need and wished you possessed the seemingly magical power of the faith of a child? Jesus said to come to God like a little child (Luke 18:17) and many can share testimonies of the amazing ways God has answered theContinue reading “AGENCY: Adult-Like Faith. Matthew 8:5-10.”
More Blessed than Mary. Luke 11:28
Jesus pointed out to the Pharisees that their ancestors loved Solomon, “but one greater than Solomon is here,” and the people of Nineveh listened to Jonah, “but one greater than Jonah is here.” Is that bragging? No. He is speaking the truth in love. They needed to hear the truth from Him directly. Then aContinue reading “More Blessed than Mary. Luke 11:28”
Your Mouth is Number One! Proverbs 18:24.
The reason we should eat healthy is because food is the number one way you interact with the environment. Forget air pollution or germs or sunburns or floods or poison. The biggest impact on your health is what you SWALLOW. In the same way, we must control our words, because our words are the numberContinue reading “Your Mouth is Number One! Proverbs 18:24.”
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