The Church or Jesus
Church or Jesus??? Seems like we got confused along the way. Jesus is to be followed. We are to join our lives to Jesus. His Spirit is to indwell and…
Muslims Go Home
Muslims stay home. It seems that there is a lot of negativism in the US about Muslims moving here. My town of 50 thousand plus has 2 Mosques, 1 prayer…
QUESTION FOR THE DAY #1
QUESTION OF THE DAY In the Garden of Eden, there were few rules. 1. Don’t eat the fruit of one particular tree. 2. Take care of God's Garden (Creation) 3.…
WE TRY TO MAKE RELIGION TOO COMPLICATED
We Try to Make Religion Too Complicated God created this universe. He was in control. It was his Kingdom. Adam lived in that Creation in the Garden of Eden. …
ITS NOT ABOUT US OR EVEN THE CHURCH
IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU OR ME OR EVEN THE CHURCH Jesus came announcing the Kingdom of God. He invited us to be a part of it. An invitation that was…
Prayer for Truth
With all the Cultural wars, denominational battles, Spiritual Warfare and religious in fighting I find that I need to Pray daily, “Spirit of Jesus lead me to TRUTH. Give me…
LOST FOCUS
Lost Focus Jesus confronted some moral religious leaders. “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income…
Church Involvement
Church Involvement Many of my friends have dropped out of church. Some over hurtful experiences. Some over lack of commitment. Some????? Who knows. They may not be able to put their…
A Spiritual World?
A Spiritual World? I think it is pretty clear that Jesus realized he was living a Spiritual Battle against the forces of darkness. He spoke of it. He cast out…
KINGDOM OF GOD
Jesus came announcing the KINGDOM of God. Do a Bible search and see how many times Jesus taught about the Kingdom. It seems it was a major topic for him.…
A Test for the Brave
A Test for the Brave Divide a sheet of paper into 3 columns. Label one “Really Bad”, The second, “Not Too Bad”, and…
Moral Cops
MORAL COPS When I was a boy, our pastor lived behind us. There was an alley, a chicken house, and a barn between us, but it was always on my…
WRONG PRAYER?
Wrong Prayer? I often find myself praying, “Lord be with me today”. In doing that, I extend an invitation to Jesus to be involved in where I am and in…
TO A NEW GENERATION OF BELIEVERS
TO A NEW GENERATION OF BELIEVERS. Verse of Day: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the…
SUNDAY LINES
Sunday Lines As I went into the lobby at church last Sunday, it was between the two services, so the area was crowded, but I noticed several things. First, coffee and…
Christianity in a Nutshell
Christianity In A Nutshell. Believe what Jesus said. Do the things he told us to do. Isn’t that simple? Yes, but very difficult to live out. Jesus indicated it would…
Different
A little different way of looking at it. Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities…
LOOK OUT
Look Out Jesus' main opponents were the religious and their leaders. Even among his inner group of 12 was the one who betrayed him to his crucifiers with a demonstration…
FEAR
FEAR Both in the New Testament and the Old Testament, God/Jesus admonishes his people, Don’t be afraid, be brave and courageous or something similar. From those, I assume that He…
Blinded by Religion
Blinded by Religion In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus picked two religious leaders, a Priest and a Levite, who did not see or acted as if they did…
Get in Step, Stay in Step.
Stay in Step It is sad but we often hear of conflict in churches and religious organizations. Sometimes causing a rupture. It has always been that way. The Apostle Paul…
I CAN DO IT MYSELF!
I Can Do It Myself! We thoroughly enjoy our five-year-old Great-granddaughter, although she does have a mind of her own. That often shows in her response, “I can do it myself”.…
Praying As Gods Coworker
Praying As Gods Coworker. In the book, The Scandal of the…
Light
Light of the World We came home later than usual. It was very dark in our garage. When our garage door opener is activated a single small light bulb also…
No Supply Ships
Called to go. When Barbara and I were “called” to “go” it was not to a far country. We moved from Louisiana to Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Shortly,…
New Knife
New Knife When I was a boy my Army dad was stationed in Alaska. Since he knew I was into hunting he bought me a set of knives. They were…
JESUS BELIEVED PLUS 2
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED Plus 1
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED (last one)
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #11
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #10
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 8 & 9
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #7
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
Things Jesus Believed #1
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. Bart Tarman as quoted by Carl Medearis in 42 Seconds. Page 114
Who is Knocking?
Who's Knocking Many times in my life I have heard pastors use the passage in Revelation “Listen! I am standing and knocking at your door. If you hear my voice and…
A DANGEROUS PRAYER
A Dangerous Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is an often prayed prayer. Many religious communities pray it weekly. Why do I say it is dangerous? Because right in the middle of…
REAL PRAYER
Real Prayer I heard of an older man for whom prayer was very real. He would get up in the morning and make his coffee. After pouring a cup he…
A FORGOTTEN PATH
A FORGOTTEN PATH Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities were often ostracized from "polite“…
Thermometer or Thermostat?
Thermometer or Thermostat? When I want to know the temperature of something whether it is a brisket I am smoking, my body temp or the air in my house, I…
THE NARROW WAY
HE NARROW WAY The story Jesus told about the Broad Way for the many and the Narrow Way for the few is one that catches the attention of many Christians.…
Does the Holy Spirit Guide People in the Wrong Direction?
Is it possible to be Christian and be Wrong? Does the Holy Spirit Guide People in the Wrong Direction?…
Just a Reminder
The Bible has a lot to say about our responsibility to the poor and needy. Here is a sample : WISDOM LITERATURE If you help the poor, you are…
Player or Spectator
Player or Spectator NF L football season is underway. In our area purple jerseys with players names, both past and present, on them have popped up all over. Mixed in…
Sodom
A thought before our celebration of excessive eating as a declaration that we deserve all we have that others don’t. Sodom We often focus on some sins as being far…
JESUS IS LORD?
JESUS IS LORD As a follower of Jesus there are a number of things I believe. Basic to all of those is the ancient statement, “Jesus is Lord.“That was a…
EARS TO HEAR, EYES TO SEE
Ears To Hear Eyes To See As I continue to age I am more and more aware, even with hearing aids, that I do not hear as well as I…
MISUNDERSTOOD
Misunderstood It is always frustrating to get feedback and see that someone has taken something out of context or just totally missed what you were trying to get across. Most…
CHURCH?
CHURCH? Our Pastor, one Sunday, commented that when we mention CHURCH images of buildings come to mind. These images are usually substantial, solid buildings with varied designs. When Jesus said,…
A Little Different Approach
A Little Different Approach. Broad and Narrow Way Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities…
THE ENEMY
The Enemy Suppose during the COVID crisis our medical system would have decided that the way to get rid of COVID was to isolate everyone diagnosed. That way the sick…
BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE STUDY A small church was without a pastor. They called the Seminary and were sent one of their recent graduates. He shows up on Sunday and preaches a fantastic…
Playing It Safe
PLAYING IT SAFE All around the world Followers of Jesus are risking their lives and property by following him. When they attend worship, they are at risk of persecution and…
PRAYER AND EXPECTATIONS
I had a friend make a comment to me last week that needed some reflection. He was talking about his religious background, having grown up in a Charismatic church. He now attends a…
A Better Way
A Better Way As I understand it, Jesus and the early Christians changed their world. How? They did not hold big demonstrations. They did not attempt to take over the…
Called to Adventure
Called to Adventure Jesus called people to follow him. That must have been exciting to go with him and hear his teaching, to see the miracles, and to be a part…
INTERVIEW
I was interviewed last Sunday at Crossview about one of my Blogs. I come about 40 Minutes in the service. it can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0lLXqmIW4w
The Church of Sweat, Tears and Bandages
The Church of Sweat, Tears and Bandages (Written while on Disaster Relief in Mandeville, LA) Worship for most of us is fairly comfortable. When I was young, we had straight-backed…