Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NLT) Yesterday we walked through the pages of time as effortlessly as one walks across the living room. It’s easy to do in the Holy Land. This morning I sit perched on the balcony…
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“All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. Obviously people who say such…
“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.” (Psalm 84:5 NLT) My husband read the whole psalm from the platform on Sunday morning, but this verse snagged my heart mid-service and hasn’t let…
“The water I give you will be an artisan spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.” (John 4:14 MSG) It’s a little harder to recognize it in today’s culture, with modern plumbing and underground aquifers and built-in sprinkler systems, but the old adage is still…
“The Pharisee was shocked and somewhat offended when he saw that Jesus didn’t wash up before the meal.” (Luke 11:38 MSG) Jesus had been invited to dinner at a Pharisee’s home. It’s hard to believe it was an earnest invitation, but more likely some biblical…
“We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (Colossians 1:9 NLT) Honestly, ‘complete knowledge of His will’ trips me up a bit today. Can we truly know the ins and outs of the will…
“For a branch cannot produce suit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4 NLT) Jesus brings up some uncomfortable truths. Sin cuts us off from Christ and we will remain fruitless until we…
“Jesus, with a loud cry, gave his last breath. At that moment the temple curtain ripped down the middle.” (Mark 15:37-38 MSG) Ever since the fall, true intimacy has been out of reach. Shame sent the whole of humanity scurrying from God and each other,…