Do you ever feel confused? Feel like craziness has surrounded you? Do you feel like chaos is the order of the day and peace has left on a train? Jesus did not promise an easy life. There will be times when the waves will rise and you feel like you are drowning! Jesus never said…
It was a simple bracelet but such a profound statement. WWJD. “What Would Jesus Do”? You can still buy them but more important you can still live them. In every situation. In every moment. In every circumstance… simply ask “What Would Jesus Do”? When someone disrespects you. WWJD? When someone cuts you off in…
Is the word Christ or is the word the bible? I have spent my 44 year walk with Christ, watching people that use study of the word as a means to an end. “If I can just know more scripture”. “If I can just memorize more verses”. But what good does that do if you…
This evening I took the time to sit and watch a magnificent sky that our God made. It is so vast with deep shades of blue and large white pillow clouds. As I enjoyed the wonder of our God I noticed some dark ominous clouds moving in to cover up the beauty. That gave me thought as…
Do you ever feel as though life has taken over and you have felt your heart harden? Have you ever stopped… for a moment… just a moment and caught yourself to consumed with today. Lately I have been traveling down this path. I have found myself to consumed with work to notice people. I have…
Do you live in the kingdom or do you simply have your name on the list? To live in the kingdom means everyday becomes a glorious adventure. Outside fears do not still your joy. Faith is like a brick wall… unmovable. Circumstances do not dictate your mood… Christ does. Death is no longer a mystery but…
At first glance I could see the swollen lip. I could feel the hurt ego. The fight was about pride and words exchanged. It gave me thought as to the last supper when Jesus washed the feet of his men. Pride would say “you will betray me”. Jesus washed his feet. Ego would say “you…
There he sat. Starbucks in hand. Long white beard and ponytail. Painting “Jesus” on cardboard with a fire that burned hot for our Lord. As we talked it came clear he had lost everything the world says is important. Money, family, friends, stature. But oh how much he had gained. This man was spending his…
“Doesn’t the state of the world scare you to death”. As I listened he could feel I didn’t have the same concerns he did. His face looked puzzled. Then I answered by saying. “I don’t worry, I know who’s in charge.” Faith… Unwavering faith is such a powerful force. Without faith we have no hope. …
The Happy Jesus Day slogan is “Life’s Answers Outside of the Box” Every corner of the bible… everything in the life of Christ says think outside the box. Love outside the box. Passionately forgive. Show compassion without limits. The very person you think doesn’t deserve forgiveness that is the one you should love the most. …