“No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.” (John 1:18, NIV) The life and words of Jesus are so much more to us than that of any other great teacher because Jesus comes to us from God.  Jesus did not begin … Read moreGod the One and Only Shares With Us (20101019)

“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”  (John 1:17, NIV).  It must have been a moment of exhilaration for the Apostle John to write this simple line.  “the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”  Certainly John knew that the law of Moses … Read moreGrace and Truth Through Jesus Christ (20101018)

“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16, NIV). But what are some of the blessings that we have received from Christ?  One that I can easily think of is forgiveness!  Jesus came and preached that we should forgive one another.  None of us is perfect, and … Read moreReturning To Jesus Full of Grace and Blessing – part 2 (20101015)

“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16, NIV). That is what I could use a little more of!  Blessings, especially like John tells us about, “one blessing after another!”  After living more than half a century I have had the opportunity (if you want to call … Read moreReturning To Jesus Full of Grace and Blessing (20101014)

“John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’” (John 1:15, NIV) John the Baptist has it so right.  Even though John was older than Jesus he knew who was the greater man, it was Jesus!  … Read moreJesus, You Surpass Us All (20101013)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). In over fifty years of living on planet earth I have acquired a great many counselors in my life.  Some … Read moreJesus, The Counselor Full of Grace and Truth (20101011)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). Many of us have probably had the unpleasant experience of someone offering their counsel with an attitude of judgment and … Read moreThe One Who Comes With Grace and Truth (20101008)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). I can only imagine what it must be like to have the President of the United States take time out … Read moreThe One Who Dwelled Among Us (20101007)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). Have you ever wished for a friend who truly understood who you are?  Most of us have probably had that … Read moreBecause He Wants To Become Your Friend (20101006)