I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) These words were spoken by a man being pursued by authorities who wanted to put Him to death (John 11:53-54). More to the point, HeContinue reading “Peace Out”
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And that’s the way it is!
Walter Cronkite was news anchor for CBS from the early 1960’s to the early 80’s. He walked a generation through their share of difficult times: the assassinations of President Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Senator Robert Kennedy. There were watershed events like the Civil Rights Movement, the moon landing, the Vietnam War, WatergateContinue reading “And that’s the way it is!”
The Servant King
John makes it clear that Jesus was King of the Street. His record tells us that as Christ approached Jerusalem, the pilgrims went out to meet Him. They proclaimed Him to be, “King of Israel” (12:13) while He was still on the road leading into the city. And yet, John also lets us know thatContinue reading “The Servant King”
Opening the Bible
Getting Started In The Scripture Through the Bible in 1 Year Scripture And Sexuality Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel Ezra Psalms Proverbs Esther Daniel Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Hebrews James 1Continue reading “Opening the Bible”
1 Corinthians
Paul, Apollos and Corinth (background) Rooting ourselves in community (1) Not Trending On Twitter (1:21) When the Church tries to be Cool (1) (1) When the Church tries to be Cool (2) (1) When the Church tries to be Cool (3) (1) Staying on the Same Page (1) (1) Staying on the Same Page (2)Continue reading “1 Corinthians”
John
A Look at John’s Manger (1) (1:14,18) A Look at John’s Manger (2) (1:14,18) Be Bold and Behold! (John 1:29,36) Come and See (John 1:46) God Using His Words (John 1:1,3,14,18) Seeing and Seeking (John 1:18) This is the Lord We Need (John 1:14,17) We Have Seen His Glory (John 1:14) Water into Wine (JohnContinue reading “John”
Coming to God
A substitute for prayer? Amazed and Alive And that’s the way it is! And What Gets You Out Of Bed? Animals, Accountants, Athletes, and Thank-You Back To School Bad Actors Baptism And Coming To God (1) Baptism And Coming To God (2) Blind Spots And Open Eyes Broken Bread And Crushed Grapes Celebrate! Centering OurselvesContinue reading “Coming to God”