Tag: Jesus
Loss During Lent
10 As soon as it was night, the brothers and sisters sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. Upon arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with… Continue Reading “Loss During Lent”
Rule Breakers Needed
A couple of things from the start — I’ve been reading another Mark Batterson book for morning devotions. The Grave Robber: How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible There have been more than a couple of situations where I paid attention to my behavior… Continue Reading “Rule Breakers Needed”
Radical Love Confronts Racism
Introduction — What you are about to read was a Facebook post. I was so moved by the clear language here that I wanted to put it on record. Thanks to Dr. Monica Northington for allowing me to share her words with the world.… Continue Reading “Radical Love Confronts Racism”
I have no man (because i am the man…or woman)
Today is the last day we stay in self-imposed bondage. If we want, we can move ahead and just do what God gave us to do. If we choose, we can get off our hind parts and just get in the water. Tip in,… Continue Reading “I have no man (because i am the man…or woman)”
Restoring Community Among the Learned (Lk. 19:47-48)
Timeline: In the verses prior to Luke 19:47-48, Jesus encountered Zaccheus (vv. 1-10), and told the parable of the ten minas (vv. 11-27). The larger context or backdrop of the passage includes the events of Holy Week, leading to Jesus’ execution. Luke recorded the… Continue Reading “Restoring Community Among the Learned (Lk. 19:47-48)”
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