What do the means matter if you’re aiming for the wrong end? You’ve heard the phrase, “the end justifies the means.” It’s not always true, but this passage in John’s Gospel makes the terms important. The end is where we desire to end up. The means are how we get there. Do you remember the […]
Luke 2.21 The Great Divide Those who follow Jesus usually think that is a decision that has already been made—no turning back. And it is true that Jesus is the Savior now and forever. But given enough time, life shows us that following Him in faith is not always that simple. We find ourselves […]
Luke 1 Zechariah Faith Generally we are interested in what God can do for us. But we would be just as interested in a genii to grant our wishes. We tend to be less interested in the Creator who has plans that involve us and shape our lives for something that lasts forever. […]
Judges 13 Lord of Mothers This is one of those parts of the Old Testament that people read and conclude, at first glance, that God is ill-tempered and mean. But when you pay careful attention, you see that this is a work of God’s grace. photo by:
Exodus 2 God at Work This sermon was Part 2 of a series written to accompany a study of Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God.” When we hear the name Moses, many of us think of the great leader who led the entire nation of Israel across the parted waters of the sea and delivered the Law […]
Colorful Creator I grew up in a family that never had a color TV set. All the ballgames, all the TV shows, including the “Colorful World of Disney,” were in shades of black and white. A few years ago my kids gave me, for a Christmas gift, a set of videos about pro football […]