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“Make me like one of your hired servants.”  — Luke 15:19 I am so thankful that this request from the Prodigal Son wasn’t granted.  When you read the story, the father didn’t even allow him to let those rehearsed words escape his … Continue reading →

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagles.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint.  – Isaiah 40:31 Tomorrow morning, do you plan on having at least … Continue reading →

It Isn’t Weird Until You Put All of it On Put on the whole armor of God.  – Ephesians 6:11-18 My Family was in Nashville around the Holidays last year.  The mall there is the best one that I’ve ever seen.  I say … Continue reading →

Let the weak say, “I am strong.”  — Joel 3:10 In this verse, the Israelites are preparing for war.  They are calling on God to make their much inferior weapons mightier than the arsenal of the enemy.  They are being commanded not to … Continue reading →

It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. – Acts 15:19 Somehow, Americans have made Christianity seem difficult.  I know a lot of people who say they are Christians.  However, … Continue reading →

If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.  – Luke 6:29 This past Tuesday, we saw Les Misérables.  My wife had seen it before, but it was my first time.  The main character, Jean Valjean, is an absolute scoundrel.   He … Continue reading →

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.  – Genesis 6:5 I hear it all the time, I even say it, “This … Continue reading →

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. – Matthew 2:9.  I remember years ago finding … Continue reading →

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. – Mark 1:35 What does your time with God look like?  I think it is … Continue reading →

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  – Matthew 5:8 The media loves to report on fallen ministers.  I just saw one this past week where the minister didn’t even do anything wrong, but his son did.  There are … Continue reading →