Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2 Not only did Jesus despise the shame of the Cross, He endured the suffering and physical pain that went… Read More
Born for This
Luke 2:34 – Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against The holiday frenzy has quieted down as we look hopefully forward to 2021. In thinking about this past Christmas, my attention focused to the birth of Christ. He… Read More
Can You Handle The Truth?
Do you remember the iconic line from A Few Good Men, by Jack Nicholson, “You can’t handle the truth”? Well, if we’re honest, with ourselves as humans, we can’t. Actually, it’s not so much a question can we handle the truth?… it’s more a matter of, we just don’t want the truth. One of the most controversial statements surrounding Christianity… Read More
Jesus Dropped The Charges
“Jesus dropped the charges”. These words were spoken to me by a young man I met during a homeless outreach. How true this statement is for those who place their trust in Christ. News reports constantly show people charged with all types of crimes. It’s also true that some people are charged unjustly, who are innocent. But there is one… Read More