An early mentor in the faith once said to me, “If only those who follow Jesus would follow Jesus by listening carefully to the Word of God and simply obeying.” After he said this statement, he picked up his cup of coffee and took a small sip. Then he said, “Always read scripture for conviction of […]
Following Jesus means asking for things. Lots of things. The more requests the better. I think it is better to ask for 100 requests and get 20 answered than three requests and get one answered. Jesus said: “Ask and it will be given to you.” No fine print. Jesus adds for emphasis: “Seek and you will find, knock
You Are Guaranteed 20 Answered Prayers! Read More »
Let’s discuss iFear or Windows phobia. I’m not taking sides in whether an iPad or a Surface is better. I don’t care whether you have a Mac or a PC. I hear some say, “I don’t understand computers.” This is iFear! Let’s define iFear or Windows phobia, not as the inability to understand computers or things
iFear & PC Phobia! Read More »
I’m not sure how the idea of learning from the past got started. I think it is a good idea. Winston Churchill said in a speech to the House of Commons in 1948, “Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” A helpful idea – learning from the past – but when history
Learning from the Future Read More »
Jesus prayed in the Lord’s Prayer: “Deliver us from evil.” Evil is around us every day. When you learn to discern good and evil, your life will get a lot easier. Ultimately our warfare is against spiritual forces of evil difficult to imagine. Paul writes about encounters with these powers as an “evil day”. (Ephesians 6:12-13) But the
Discerning Good from Evil Read More »
Too many people have worry as the signature mark of their lives today. In Colossians 3:15 Paul writes: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members on one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” There it is, at the of the verse, the Apostle Paul dangles, “And be
And Be Thankful! Peace or Worry? Read More »
Boom! I’m not talking about the fireworks blasting away most of last night. Or the night before, and especially tonight. Boom! I’m talking about celebration. This is Interruption #100! I admit that I lose count from time to time and put out the wrong number on the Interruptions, but according to my accountant – this is #100 – Boom!
The Lord bless you, And keep you, Make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you, And give you peace! If you haven’t heard the song that begins with these lyrics, you need to go back 100 days and live life over again. You missed something!
The Blessing (The Song) Read More »
Dreams will increase in the last days. The Prophet Joel writes: “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” – Joel 2:28-30 Please note that Joel places the context as, “before the great and dreadful
Five Insights to Understanding Dreams Read More »
Every person lives by faith. Christians live by faith and atheists live by faith. Scoffers live by faith and martyrs live by faith. For some, faith becomes doubt. You can develop a certain pride in considering all the facts – considering yourself to be open-minded. You may even smirk at those who say, “Jesus came to
When Doubt Becomes Your Faith Read More »