She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, [which means ‘Adonai saves,’] because he will save his people from their sins.” ~ Matthew 1:21 CJB Since the He Gets Us ad was so controversial, a pastor from Northern Ireland made a better Superbowl ad. His version speaks of the…
Category: Possibilities
Everything is Wearisome…but…
Everything is wearisome,more than one can express;the eye is not satisfied with seeing,the ear not filled up with hearing.What has been is what will be,what has been done is what will be done,and there is nothing newunder the sun. ~ Ecclesiastes 1:8-9 CJB The world and everyday life can be wearisome. There are many problems…
He Gets Us Controversy
The He Gets Us ad during the Superbowl has sparked controversy. The fact that it has been derisive isn’t surprising because a lot of things cause derision in our world today. People are quick to jump on one another. This blog isn’t going to go into the whole He Gets Us campaign, only the specific…
His Yoke is Easy
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and…
How Diamond Formation Can Teach You to Change Your Behaviors
As a Christian, my primary goal in life is to imitate Christ’s behavior and attitude more and more with every passing day. I should grow to be empathetic to the people around me. I should learn to pray and do it as often as possible. I should be humble and live life as if I…
Are You Trusting in God’s Promise of Rest?
At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way! “My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the…
The Cross
I watched You in the garden as You went to pray. I watched the anguish as blood dripped down. I watched You in Your innocence, prepare for the Cross. You gained strength from your Father so You could endure the price. You took all the scoffing, mocking, and shame. The shame of my sin on…
3 Ways to Have Revival in Your Own Life
The Asbury University revival has touched people in and around the university, as well as other universities around the country that are joining in too. I’m praising God for this beautiful movement and also praying that it spreads far and wide. Here are 3 ways to have revival in your own life. Remember Remember…
What Should Our 1st Response Be?
Our first response to trials is to grumble and complain. We see them as unfair and undeserved. Sometimes we even blame God. Our first response when good things happen is often to congratulate ourselves. We did something to deserve it. We often look to God only to blame him for what is wrong in the…
Lukewarm Living
Paul wanted the church at Laodicea to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. He wanted them to have complete confidence in God’s mysterious plan about Christ (Colossians 2). Later, in Revelation 3, the church at Laodicea is accused of being lukewarm. Maybe the cure for lukewarm living…