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Today we are going to take a brief look at a statement from Jesus that seems absolutely crazy; nevertheless, yet it is infallibly true.  Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  … Continue reading →

Sometimes we get so focused on our intended destinations in life, we forget who we are supposed to be following.  We set personal goals . . . professional goals . . . family goals.  Goal setting is not only good, … Continue reading →

When was the last time you received something that filled you with joy?  Did it happen on your birthday?  At Christmas?  On a day that was unexpected?  It’s one thing to be filled with joy when we receive something from … Continue reading →

When you think about life apart from the biblical narrative, nothing seems to make sense.  We all know something is radically wrong with us and the world around us, but we don’t know what it is . . . apart … Continue reading →

How would you complete the question: “What are you addicted to?” Would you be offended to be even asked such a question?  I hope not, because we are all struggling with addictions since the fall of Adam and Eve in … Continue reading →

How can there be a problem with people pleasing, when we have been called by God to serve others . . . which obviously will be pleasing to them?  It becomes a problem when we think too much about the … Continue reading →

What have you been fretting about lately?  Notice I didn’t ask if you were fretting, because it is in the DNA of our sinful nature to fret!  Yet Scripture clearly instructs that this is not for you: Be still before … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled Scandalous Grace, based on the following passage from Luke’s gospel. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in … Continue reading →

What a treasure we find in the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to the men on the road to Emmaus.  They were identified by Jesus as “slow of heart” . . . and yet still loved! He said to them, “O … Continue reading →

We all know from experience what loneliness feels like.  Sometimes it even happens to us when we are not alone.  Do you know why?  It’s because we have taken our eyes off Jesus and put them on something else.    The … Continue reading →