There are many who believe that they are not good enough for God. They believe that they don’t measure up. They believe that God could not possibly love them because of their many sins and shortcomings. Some may think that if when they were younger and had chosen a different path in life they could … Read moreGod Still Loves You Part 1 (20110131)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2lqZ3iLcO0]It is true in life; we lift up, and speak of what we believe in. This is true of both people and organizations. It is part of the very fabric that makes us tick. It is even true of churches. The thing you speak of the most is probably the thing you believe in the … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 5 (20110128)
How do you know who or what someone really believes in? The answer is really quite simple; it is the one in whom someone can’t but help to speak about in a positive and glowing manner! Think about it! You know your friend or family member is really pumped up about someone or something when … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 4 (20110127)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyAPV1bj-C0]Who are you lifting up? Are you honest with yourself about the sin in your own life? Do you present the image that you are better than others; the image that you do not have any sin? In 1 John 1:8 we read, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 3 (20110126)
In John chapter 3:14-15 we read, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” Thousands of years ago when Israel grumbled against the leadership of Moses and sinned against the Lordship of God she … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 2 (20110125)
In John chapter 3:14-15 we read, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” That is the way it is with us. We need to be saved from ourselves by the power of God. … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 1 (20110124)
Fifty one years ago I was born and dad rocked me in the rocking chair for hours that day. Mom tells me it was dad’s proudest moment. I sometimes wonder when I look back that there must have been days when I made him regret that first day with me. My behavior and conduct was … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Five (20110121)
Most of you know by now that my dad passed away last week to go be with Jesus. And for this hope I am joyful. I rejoice also that the years have provided the two of us the opportunity to work through our weaknesses and differences. Both of us have had our sins and our … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Four (20110120)
It was 79 years ago today that my dad was born. Last Monday, January 10, 2011, he passed on to glory. Other than the Lord Jesus Christ he has had the biggest influence in my life. In Deuteronomy 5:16 we are instructed by the Lord to “honor our fathers.” I can have a lot of … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Three (20110119)
As I said yesterday, my father departed this world last Monday to go to his eternal reward in the presence of Jesus. And so I am taking a few minutes this week to consider how we as sons and daughters might give some thought to honoring our dads. In the fifth of the Ten Commandments … Read moreHonoring My Father Part Two (20110118)