Tag Archives: Grace

WHOSE SIDE ARE WE ON?

(The Story of Jesus) Have you ever had someone in your life that was good to you, complimented you, and told you how much they appreciated you? As long as you were in the room, facing them, the words were … Continue reading

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A BROKEN HEART, A CRY FOR HELP

The Story of Jesus You have heard it before and probably experienced it many times. When we come to the end of brokenhearted selves in what seems like an impossible situation, we cry out to God with more passion it … Continue reading

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WHO ARE WE?

(The Story of Jesus) What counts to God is not what we do but who we are while doing or reacting to whatever lies before us. Who are we when no one is around to be impressed? Who are we … Continue reading

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MORE TO LIFE THAN SLOGANS

(The Story of Jesus) As all great preachers should do, Jesus begins wrapping up his “message on the mount” with follow through about HOW to do what He has asked us to be. Yes, he is giving us the “so … Continue reading

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NO ONE BUT JESUS CAN TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER…

(The Story of Jesus) PART ONE: Prayer is such an important act of worship for us (for me!) that we need to read, meditate, chew on and memorize it! Then apply deeply, simply and personally what Jesus is teaching us … Continue reading

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ENJOY LIVING AS A CHILD OF THE KING!

(The Story of Jesus) We left off yesterday with words from Jesus that essentially said, “Grow up!” What does that look like? What does it mean to be grow up and mature? And why must we even ask that question? … Continue reading

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THIS THING CALLED LOVE–GO DEEPER STILL…

(The Story of Jesus) Jesus does not let us get away with nominal abiding by the law. No, his intent is for us to understand why obeying goes deeper into into this thing called love and respect for God and … Continue reading

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BEFORE DOING ANYTHING…FOCUS!

(The Story of Jesus) We are created to dream, to plan, to have the mind to focus on things as they are and things to come. We have been given gifts, talents and certain abilities along the way to hone, … Continue reading

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JOSEPH, THE CONSISTENT FOLLOWER

(The Story of Jesus) No matter what is happening in my life, I’ve ever regretted loving and following God, our Father. Don’t think I am boasting, I am not, for I am not perfect. I am, indeed, as we all … Continue reading

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JOSEPH TAKES A STEP FORWARD

(The Story of Jesus) Being perplexed about which way to go, what plan to implement, where to begin and what to do is a good place to be. It means you are still moving forward, maybe in inches, but you … Continue reading

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