The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’Continue reading "Deceptive Appearances"
Who is Like the LORD?
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. (Micah 7:18 NIV) Micah’s name is an excellent reminder of a very good question, “Who is like the LORD?” In the conclusion to the wholeContinue reading "Who is Like the LORD?"
Deal With Sin
“So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet. And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it outContinue reading "Deal With Sin"
Drop the Stone
“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7 NIV) Isn't it amazing how even the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees wouldn't dare to throw a stone at the woman caught in adultery after being convicted of their own sin by Jesus? TheyContinue reading "Drop the Stone"
Learning to Love Like Jesus
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34 NIV) I've come to realize that in the Christian life, God will often test us to see just how much we practice what we preach. Love is one of them. We can talk,Continue reading "Learning to Love Like Jesus"
Welcome!
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. (Luke 24:28-29 NIV) When people invited Jesus to their house,Continue reading "Welcome!"
Why Jesus Came
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”’(Matthew 9:12-13 NIV) The Pharisees missed the point and sometimes we do too. When they sawContinue reading "Why Jesus Came"
Don’t be Afraid; Just Believe
A synagogue ruler by the name of Jairus went to get Jesus because his twelve-year-old daughter was dying. Not long after, some men came from the house and told him not to bother Jesus because the girl had died. Jesus ignored them, told Jairus to believe and continued on his way. "When they came toContinue reading "Don’t be Afraid; Just Believe"
You Know Not What You Ask For
The mother of James and John came to Jesus with her two sons. She knelt down and started begging him to do something for her. Jesus asked her what she wanted, and she said, “When you come into your kingdom, please let one of my sons sit at your right side and the other atContinue reading "You Know Not What You Ask For"
He Knows Everything
A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.” (John 21:17 NLT) The thought of Jesus knowing everything is quite comforting.Continue reading "He Knows Everything"
Rising with the Son 