When I was in junior high my friend Chris got jumped by a kid named Mike at the 7-11. The two were in the grass outside the store fighting when Big Erik, a much larger, much older boy came along and attacked Mike. Fortunately for Chris, he happened to be losing that particular fight. BigContinue reading “Big Erik Won’t Be on Top Forever. Isaiah 10:15.”
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Have You Ever Felt the Sting of Rejection? Psalm 118:22.
If you have felt rejected, you are not alone. Jesus was rejected by the “best,” most elite people of His day, the super-religious, smartest, and most well-educated, the Pharisees and Sadducees. But God did not reject Him—and only God’s view of things matters. Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22: “The stone the builders rejected has become theContinue reading “Have You Ever Felt the Sting of Rejection? Psalm 118:22.”
DIGNITY vs. INDIGNITY: HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION? Psalm 22; Philippians 2:8.
Have you been mocked, scorned, or made to feel small or weak? Have you had your dignity attacked? It happens to everyone—particularly as children. And even when you are grown and strong and proud, you are not immune from indignities. You are simply fortunate to be enjoying a few years on top. Everyone succumbs, whetherContinue reading “DIGNITY vs. INDIGNITY: HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION? Psalm 22; Philippians 2:8.”
JESUS MADE HUMILITY A VIRTUE. 1 Corinthians 4:7.
Do you think everyone has gifts and talents? Is everyone a genius? No. Some enter life saddled with heavy burdens and no strength to lift them. Life is not fair. And yet, God often touches the “least of these” in ways the rest of us can only admire. In God’s Kingdom, you will hear theContinue reading “JESUS MADE HUMILITY A VIRTUE. 1 Corinthians 4:7.”
DO YOU WANT HARDWARE OR TOOLS? Mark 10:42-45.
Remember baseball tournaments? Coaches would rally the team by inspiring them with talk of hardware: Come on, boys, let’s go get some hardware! We love to win trophies. We love certificates, plaques, ribbons, medals, scholarships, ranks, promotions, and more. Even the disciples wanted hardware. “But Jesus called the disciples over and said, ‘You know thatContinue reading “DO YOU WANT HARDWARE OR TOOLS? Mark 10:42-45.”
Biblical Manhood is Kingdom Childhood. Mark 10:14.
I admire two ministers and a layman.[1] First, Johnny Derouen. Our youth minister loved his family, and was determined to obey Jesus in all things. He also had a gift for loving people, listening to people, and showing compassion. He was full of joy and when you were around him, you knew following Christ wasContinue reading “Biblical Manhood is Kingdom Childhood. Mark 10:14.”
Remember How Big God Is. Psalm 50.
Do you ever forget how BIG God is? Do you get so cozy and comfortable that you lose sight of His power and holiness? Psalm 50 addresses that. God says, I don’t need you. You need me. If I had a problem, I would not seek your advice. Consider these words and ask the LordContinue reading “Remember How Big God Is. Psalm 50.”
Who Holds Your Lifeblood in His Hand? Daniel 5:23,30
Want to get in trouble with the Lord? To be on His bad list? Do like Belshazzar the king of Babylon: ‘You have not glorified the God who holds your lifeblood in His hand and who controls the whole course of your life.’ –That very night Belshazzar the king was killed” Daniel 5:23,30. Gotta stayContinue reading “Who Holds Your Lifeblood in His Hand? Daniel 5:23,30”
Size is Irrelevant. “For Who Has Despised the Day of Small Things?” Ezekiel 42:20.
Solomon’s Temple was not as big as you think. We speak of the glory of Solomon’s Temple as though nothing else like it ever existed. In terms of gold-paneled walls, inlaid jewels, and precious stones, perhaps nothing else like it has existed. But Solomon’s Temple was probably no bigger than your house. The Tabernacle cameContinue reading “Size is Irrelevant. “For Who Has Despised the Day of Small Things?” Ezekiel 42:20.”
Be Holy. Ezekiel 38:16
God is holy and expects us to be holy. He says, “Be holy, even as I am holy” 1 Peter 1:16, quoting Leviticus 11:44. And He uses judgment to remind us of His holiness. Even when that means using our enemies against us. He tells Gog He will send them to attack Israel. I willContinue reading “Be Holy. Ezekiel 38:16”
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