We were meant to enjoy our work, and that’s the best thing we can do. (Ecclesiastes 3:22 CEV) I believe that working for a living is God’s will for us. Since the beginning, God appointed man to work. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God put Adam to work in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, too,Continue reading "Help Wanted"
Don’t Waste It
"Don't waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don't throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you." (Matthew 7:6 NLT) In today's passage, Jesus compared the value of God's Word to pearls, and sinful people who are unable to appreciate its value to pigs, the uncleanContinue reading "Don’t Waste It"
Come!
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading "Come!"
Great Influence, Great Responsibility
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1 NIV) While in the faculty of education, I was taught that I’d take my profession with me wherever I went. In other words, even when I wasn’t teaching, I was stillContinue reading "Great Influence, Great Responsibility"
A Tribute to a Special Teacher
He spent his days in the Temple teaching... All the people were up at the crack of dawn to come to the Temple and listen to him. (Luke 21:37-38 MSG) I've had many influential teachers over the years whose names I can recall to this day. Not long ago, I had the pleasure of seeingContinue reading "A Tribute to a Special Teacher"
Slow Learners
"Don't you understand yet?" Jesus asked. (Matthew 15:16 NLT) The disciples were slow learners, and oftentimes, I am too. God allows me to go through something and I still don't seem to understand the reason behind it. But like the disciples, I'm not afraid to ask for an explanation and true to His character, GodContinue reading "Slow Learners"
Your Kingdom Come
“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in Heaven...Your kingdom come." (Matthew 6:9-10 NIV) I came across a fascinating quote while walking in the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World (see picture below). If you've been there, you'll know what Walt Disney meant. There's something "magical," if you will, about being there.Continue reading "Your Kingdom Come"
A Time of Peace
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. (Acts 9:31 NIV) After a period of intense persecution, the whole Christian body finally enjoyed a time of peace. We find this consistent pattern throughout the Scriptures. No matter how much pain and trouble God’s people experienced, He also let them enjoyContinue reading "A Time of Peace"
Give It Up
Later, Jesus met the man in the temple and told him, “You are now well. But don’t sin anymore or something worse might happen to you.” (John 5:14 CEV) Sin tied him up for thirty-eight years. His only hope was that as he sat by the pool in Bethesda, someone would help him get intoContinue reading "Give It Up"
Your Best Advocate
Only you can say that I am innocent, because only your eyes can see the truth. (Psalm 17:2 CEV) Have you ever been wrongfully accused or judged for something that you did or didn’t do? What did you do about it? If you’re like me, you probably spent your time and energy trying to explainContinue reading "Your Best Advocate"
Rising with the Son 