“He is not here; he has risen!” -Luke 24:6a, NIV Today, we celebrate Jesus rising from the grave. It is Resurrection Sunday. One lesson from Resurrection Sunday is that death is not the end. It is merely the beginning of life for those who are in Christ. Sin and death do not get the last … Continue reading “Easter-Death Is NOT The End!”
Category: Encouragement
Values Irony
This song is part of the soundtrack from my childhood. “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” by The Cathedrals would play on the car audio system on our many holiday trips to and from my grandparent’s home in Mt. Lake, MN. Often, I would fall to sleep to these beautiful lyrics about God’s faithfulness and unchanging ways. … Continue reading “Values Irony”
God Prepares A Banquet
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Psalm 23:5, NKJV The best revenge is putting the haters behind you and moving forward into God’s destiny on your life (see Ephesians 2:10). We do not have to agree with the false … Continue reading “God Prepares A Banquet”
A Song Full Of Truth
Chris Tomlin’s “Good, Good Father” “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” -Matthew 7:11, KJV Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, “Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou … Continue reading “A Song Full Of Truth”
Perspective
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” -Mark 8:36, KJV Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, … Continue reading “Perspective”
Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God
While I was in the pit of misery, I found the Psalms were a balm to my soul. Here is a beautiful Psalm to feed your soul. It is one that reminds us of God’s character in the face of those whose thoughts and actions are continually wicked. Psalm 36 (KJV) The transgression of the … Continue reading “Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God”
Scars Leading To Promotion
Bring Me The Horizon – “Throne” I listen to a wide variety of music–Classical to country to heavy metal. Recently, I was listening to the radio, and this song was playing. In some ways–not all the lyrics mind you–it had strong Christocentric themes. This Lenten season I could not help but think about how Christ’s … Continue reading “Scars Leading To Promotion”
Freedom Through Believing The Truth
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:31-32, NKJV Much of my intense emotions and stridency surrounding my ex-wife cheating on and abandoning me came down to a … Continue reading “Freedom Through Believing The Truth”
He Came Down For You, Too!
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have … Continue reading “He Came Down For You, Too!”
On Being Cursed
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. -Proverbs 26:2, NIV Nasty words are often said over faithful spouses. It is part of the verbal beat-down many of us endure. This includes from people who ought to know better. For whatever reason, they speak ill … Continue reading “On Being Cursed”