Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God’s blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears. (Hebrews 12:16-17 MSG) When Jacob got the blessing of the firstborn, his olderContinueContinue reading “The Grinch Who Stole My Blessing”
Category Archives: New Testament
Worship the King
“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2 NIV) In the Netflix Season 4 of The Crown (the only Season I’ve watched to the end!), Princess Diana is reminded by Prince Philip that everything revolves aroundContinueContinue reading “Worship the King”
The Real Star
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2 NLT) Many people rise toContinueContinue reading “The Real Star”
Finding Jesus
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2 NIV) It’s that time ofContinueContinue reading “Finding Jesus”
The Prince of Peace
He shall be called Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ESV) We all long for peace – peace with God, others and ourselves. Lest we think we’re the only ones, let’s recap to 2,000 years ago when the Jews living under Roman rule prayed for the promised Deliverer Who would be called the Prince of Peace.ContinueContinue reading “The Prince of Peace”
A Dream of Christmas
I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. (John 10:10 MSG) In Hallmark’s A Dream of Christmas (yes, I’m already watching Christmas movies and no, it’s never too early to start), Penny, a restless married woman, wishes that she was never married. Her wishContinueContinue reading “A Dream of Christmas”
Jesus Saw
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27 NIV) Just because He was suffering it doesn’t meanContinueContinue reading “Jesus Saw”
A Person After God’s Own Heart
After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ (Acts 13:22 NIV) When the nation of Israel wanted to become like the other nations by asking for a king, GodContinueContinue reading “A Person After God’s Own Heart”
Aspire to Inspire
Agrippa asked Paul, “In such a short time do you think you can talk me into being a Christian?” Paul answered, “Whether it takes a short time or a long time, I wish you and everyone else who hears me today would become just like me! Except, of course, for these chains.” (Acts 26:28-29 CEV)ContinueContinue reading “Aspire to Inspire”
Let’s Grow Up in Christ!
There was a man crippled from birth being carried up. Every day he was set down at the Temple gate, the one named Beautiful, to beg from those going into the Temple. (Acts 3:2 MSG) A few weeks ago, I heard an interesting message about how the crippled man in Acts 3 was being carriedContinueContinue reading “Let’s Grow Up in Christ!”
Rising with the Son 