The Gospel of Luke contains an account of two men who encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. I’ve always found this account fascinating in that it relates the story of two otherwise ordinary friends taking a walk together. I’m stunned by the familiarity of what’s taking place and what’s currently going on in my [...]
Developing a relationship with God is done in multiple ways. Yesterday we discussed the importance of the Bible in your life. It’s through the Bible that God has communicated to you and me. It’s through prayer (a conversation with God) that we are developed into individuals that converse with the Creator. How or even why [...]
How important is the Bible in your life? I recognize that the first response many of us offer would be one of significance. But take some time today and really consider what role Scripture plays in your life each day. Psalm 119 is overrun with words that are emotionally charged and full of emotion and [...]
“And the second is like it; You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” These are the words of Jesus as he is responding to an individual asking about what’s most important in life and in the law. Jesus provides the listener with a staunch reminder that loving God apart from loving people is not loving [...]
Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.“ All encounters with Jesus are meaningful, but not all are recounted and shared as often as others. As Luke closes this short passage of chapter 19 we come to the end of Zacchaeus’ story. Many children and adults alike [...]
I Chronicles 27:32 “…being a man of understanding…” In perspective of human history only a few people are known well enough to tell the story of their life from generation to generation. For most people that type of legacy is not possible. But what is possible is something just as significant. Making a difference in [...]
Luke 18:9 “…to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous…” Few postures in life are more dangerous than this. To posture or position yourself as one who is able to declare themselves righteous is that of a modern day Pharisee. What exactly are you trusting in today for your righteousness? Your obedience to [...]
Psalm 21:1 “O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!” Out of the many things that cause us to rejoice and exult (leap for joy) each day how many are truly a result of God’s strength and salvation? If you find yourself today resting in your own [...]
Psalm 30:3 “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” The length of time between night and morning may at times seem like eternity. Just like a sleepless night, a difficult situation can feel like it is going on forever. No matter what you do, you can’t find relief. It is [...]
Luke 14:23 “…and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” Compel means to drive or urge to action. Our lives are to consist of urging others to come into the Master’s house. This is the call to live a Gospel-centered life. This call isn’t one focused on taking a day out [...]