He Is Risen Indeed!
He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.
Come, see the place where the Lord lay (Matthew 28:6, NKJV).
“The Old Rugged Cross” will always be one of my favorite hymns, for the old rugged Cross is where the costly, bloody price was paid for my sin—and for yours. Without it, we […]
God’s Absolute Standards…or Our Relative Ones?
In those days there was no king in Israel;
everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25).
I recently heard a U.S. Senator try to explain why he had changed his mind on a major moral and legal issue of the day. He had previously taken a consistent stand on one side […]
Redeeming the Time
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside,
redeeming the time (Colossians 4:5, NKJV).
The older I get the more I become aware of how each of our actions and words impact others. Years ago I was privileged to work with former NFL-great (and needlepoint aficionado) Rosey Grier. A mountain of a man with a […]
No More Spiritual Bling
Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
And naked shall I return there.
The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
In all this Job […]
Real Love Never Fails
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love (1 John 4:8, NKJV).
Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8, NKJV).
Tomorrow is the last day of February, when we will officially say goodbye to the “month for lovers.” Valentine’s Day has come and gone, flowers have been sent, candy purchased (and […]
The Discipline of Celebration
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10, NKJV).
I can’t tell you how many times […]