God on the Cross
“All right—this is a toss for the sandals.” “How about the cloak?” “Come on—hurry up—it’s my turn!”. . . Casting lots for the possessions of Christ. Heads ducked. Eyes downward. Cross forgotten. The symbolism is...
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Daily Devotionals
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A Wild Roller Coaster Ride
If life was just simpler, we reason. More predictable! But it isn’t. Life is like a wild roller coaster ride of hairpin curves and diving dips. Don’t we all live with a fear of the unknown? The eerie inconsistency that keeps us living on the edge of our chair...
11 December, 2019 -
Acceptance and Forgiveness
It doesn’t matter what I do—it’s never enough. I’ll never meet their expectations! Ever caught yourself using these unhealthy expectations? Your brother made an A in chemistry, and we know you’ll do just as well! or… If you had...
10 December, 2019 -
Watch and Pray!
Jesus said, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” It doesn’t get more practical than that! When you see sin coming—duck! When you sense temptation, go the other way. Pay attention! You know your weaknesses. You also kn...
09 December, 2019 -
Hello, Contentment
No cell phone? No computer? You’re kidding right? “Not now, thank you, I’ve too much to do,” we say. It’s crazy, since the reason we kill ourselves today is because we think it will make us content tomorrow! But a funny thing happened on th...
08 December, 2019 -
God Uses People to Change the World
I’ve waited too long to believe. Way too long. What can I possibly do now for God? God uses people to change the world! People! Not saints or super humans or geniuses, but people. Crooks, creeps, lovers, and liars— He uses them all. No wagging fingers. No cr...
05 December, 2019 -
Second Chances
Not many second chances exist in the world today! It’s more like “three strikes and you’re out.” It’s a dog-eat-dog world! Jesus has a simple answer. He would say, “Well, then don’t live with the dogs.” Why let a bunch of other failures tel...
04 December, 2019 -
Jesus is a Good Friend
I’ve always perceived the apostle John as a fellow who viewed life simply. Right is right. Wrong is wrong. But I like John most for the way he loved Jesus. Jesus was a good friend with a good heart and a good idea. A “once-upon-a-time” storyteller with a “somewher...
03 December, 2019 -
The Word “Almost”
Almost. It’s a sad word in any man’s dictionary. It runs with nearly, next time, and just about! It’s a word that smacks with missed opportunities. It’s honorable mention, on the bench, and burnt cookies! One of the most famous almosts&...
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You Are Free to Go
GUARD: “You’re free to go!” BARRABAS: ”Wh…what?” GUARD: “They took the Nazarene instead of you!” It happene...
30 November, 2019
