Jesus sent him Home – Mark 5
He begged Jesus to not go home, that he would rather be with him. Jesus instructed him to go home. In the story of the Gadarene demonic (Scripture below), Jesus delivers a man who had a legion of demons. So many of them that when they were cast out, 2000 pigs raced...
When God Doesn’t Serve Us – Matthew 4
I recently have a friend who is wrestling. Her husband came to the Lord and within only months he is bitter against God. Why? Because God didn't serve him the way he thought God should serve him. While it is easy to pass judgment on him, haven't we all been angry...
Jesus Proclaims His Deity Once Again – Mark 2
Many faiths ask where Jesus proclaimed his deity. Some faith will even say that Jesus has to do it in whatever words they decide he must say. Which is just nonsense. Anyway, Jesus proclaimed his deity in multiple times and in multiple ways. One of the big places...
Family in the Blood of Jesus – Matthew 3
As you may have read my mother passed away recently. It's not just that but it means a big life change in so many ways. I needed to move immediately. And right now I am in a state of transition. The next few months are ones of transition that is likely to span...
A New Beginning – Mark 1
This week my life changed. Dramatically. My precious mother is no longer with us. A new season is here and I still can't believe it. She's gone. And as I read the Scripture this morning, I read it through perhaps a different set of lenses and seeing life. Jesus...
My Mother Passed Away Yesterday. We have Peace. Why?
My beautiful, precious, lovely, wonderful mother passed away yesterday morning. Thank you for those who prayed as she went peacefully. I too have peace. And today of all day is a good example to tell you why. I don't have to worry where my mother is at. Whether she...
Would you say a Prayer for My Mother?
My mom has entered the last stage of life. We are in the final moments of waiting. Would you pray with me that she would not have pain? That she would go peacefully? It's such a surreal time. She knows the Lord, but there is a heartache also. Thank you.
What We Learn from Matthew
Matthew requires more. More reading for me. More understanding. I want to know more about the kingdom. So what do we learn from Mattthew? 1) Jesus is the King This is the opening and it isn't subtle. Jesus is the King, the Son of David. Jesus is the King of the...
The Resurrection and Commissioning – Matthew 38
What a wild, emotional few days for the disciples and the authorities. Jesus is arrested, Jesus is crucified, Judas hangs himself, the disciples are scared and wonder why they followed someone who died, then... they see Jesus! My less spiritual eyes see that right...
Mockery Precedes Murder- Mt 27
If you look prior to someone taking the life of another, it involves belittling them, making them see less than what they are, and then they deed is done. That's how militaries around the world accomplish their task. They make their own people righteous and deliverers...
Do You Serve a Joyful God or a Religious God?
It wasn't even today's reading. I peeked. Well actually, it was from last week. But in this book of famous quotes by one person in particular, I read this: "God is joy. Joy is prayer. Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want...
The Separation
With the internet and Google and so much sharing of knowledge, the truth about faiths around the world is being brought to light. The good, the bad, and the ugly in all faiths. What I'm seeing is it is separating those who truly want the truth, and those who only want...
“This Generation will Not Pass Away? – Mt 24
Jesus said that this generation will not pass away until his kingdom comes. But they all died. ?? Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened (Mt 24:34 – NIV).First of all we can unanimously agree that “this...
Betrayal is the Most Painful – Mt 26
To be betrayed by a friend is the most painful. If we are not careful, it can lead to bitterness. I've watched this before and it's likely you have as well. It is because friendship is sacred, special and holy. It is a trust. And for someone to turn on you is the...
I Love This One – Mt 25:31-47
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats....
