Tag Archives: Wisdom

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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SHORTCUTS AND EASY FIXES

(The Story of Jesus) How many of us spend a lot of time looking for easier ways to find a location for our destination? How many of us look for the quick, easy fix for a current problematic situation? 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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JESUS…ON PRAYER

(The Story of Jesus) PART TWO: Prayer is vital to our relationship with the God we say we believe, love, worship and trust with our very lives! In this reverent conversation with God we are reminding ourselves of who God … 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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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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FLIPPING HOUSES, FLIPPING THINKING

I greatly enjoy the “reality” shows where they come in and totally remodeled a home with all the latest conveniences and decor. They tear it down to the foundation. When they do, that’s where the trouble lies…in the foundation of … Continue reading

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“LET ME TELL YOU WHY YOU ARE HERE”

(The Story of Jesus) So many are wondering, even agonizing at times, to know what God’s will is for them. I’ve gone through this and it is more simple than you think. When young adults, even seminary students, would come … Continue reading

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COME WITH ME!

(The Story of Jesus) I have always loved reading and imagining that day on the beach when the Savior of the world walked over to the brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew with a new mission, using the same skills that … Continue reading

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JOSEPH DID EXACTLY WHAT GOD SAID

(The Story of Jesus) To just show up when you said you would or was required of you on the work schedule is a breath of fresh air these days. To do enough to get by on the workplace is … Continue reading

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