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Tag Archives: Jesus
Just a Reminder…
“First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone–for kings and all in authority–so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1-3, elections, government, intercession, Jesus, John 18:36, peace
13 Comments
A Childlike Faith
Photo Credit: Santa Monica, United States – Lauren Lulu Taylor (unsplash.com) “A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged childlike, Christ, discipleship, heaven, Jesus, Matthew 18:3, trust
12 Comments
Wage Peace!
Right now, my country and many others are in desperate need of peacemakers, people who can bridge the gaps that others cannot bridge. Peacemaking is the opposite of weakness, it is strength in its purest form. Yes, peacemakers use words, … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Albert Einstein, courage, Jesus, peace, photoblog, protest, Trump, wisdom
27 Comments
Jesus’s Birth
“Origins” by Lucy West (pixels.com) Jesus’s birth, the Incarnation, changed everything. “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, but welcomes those from every tribe and nation who fear him and do what is right.” ~Acts 10:34-35
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged Acts 10:34-35, Christmas, forgiveness, grace, holiness, Incarnation, Jesus
5 Comments
The Power of Story
Guest Blog by Dora A K Dora AK affably accepted my request to write a guest blog about this site’s key idea, “the power of story to speak truth into people’s lives.” Here, she addresses not only the power of … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Story Power, Writing
Tagged blogging, faith, Guest Blog, integrity, Jesus, memories
10 Comments
Merry Christmas Forever
The Christmas story has been told many times. And long may it be. Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago is read by untold millions of people every year. But the Christmas story is bigger than that. … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged birth, Christmas, forever, Jesus, love, miracle, redemption
46 Comments
God Doesn’t Want to Be #1
That’s a pretty tabloidy title for a God-oriented guy like me. Maybe not quite up there with “Flying Saucer Lands on White House Lawn!” But the thing is, it’s true. God doesn’t want to be number one in our lives. … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged God, healing, Jesus, love, Luke 14:26, Matthew 5:44
26 Comments
How to Have a Merry COVID Christmas
Honestly? Like all the Whos in Whoville, my wife and I were pretty depressed when we first started talking about Christmas this year. It seemed Grinch-19 had stolen it right out from under us! For the first time in her … Continue reading
Life in Death
“And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without him is the real death, that … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged crucifixion, death, discipleship, eternity, Jesus, life, Philippians 3:10
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My Experiment in Becoming Human
Give and You Will Receive Knowing and doing aren’t the same thing. In my last Experiment in Becoming Human, I wrote about ceasing to try and get something from others, and being set free to give. “In quietness and confidence … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged giving, heaven, human, Jesus, Luke 6:38, receiving
29 Comments