Here are 4 myths of the Christian life. What does a true follower of Jesus look like? Seek the truth…
4 Myths of the Christian Life – The Truth about being a Jesus Follower Read More »
Having grown up Catholic, “God Fearing” was not in my religious up-bringing. I heard it in movies and on TV, but never really understood what it meant.
What it Means to Be “God Fearing” Read More »
We all know how the Christmas story goes in Luke chapter 2. We’ve all heard it and/or read it dozens of times before. Why do we say and sing about “peace on earth”, when life on earth is anything but peaceful? Where is the promised peace on earth? Do we have to do anything to
4th Sunday of Advent: Where is the Promised Peace on Earth? Read More »
When I decided that I wanted to get closer to God after being a prodigal for many years, I dusted off my family’s BIG Bible. You know that one that sits either on the mantle or as in our house, on a book shelf so it would look good if the priest or pastor came
How to get the Most out of Reading the Bible Read More »
What are the advantages and benefits of salvation — of becoming a born-again believer in Jesus Christ? Here are 22 of them!
22 Benefits of Salvation Through Jesus Christ (Besides Heaven) Read More »
I’ll believe it when I see it. That’s something you say when you’re told something rather outrageous, unbelievable or from someone who’s not exactly trustworthy.
After the Resurrection: I’ll Believe it When I see it! Read More »
It’s hot news. It’s the talk of the town. Everybody’s buzzing about it. Wow! Jesus was dead and his body was gone! So, this “stranger” comes up to you and your friend and asks you what all the excitement about? You wonder, “Where’s this person been? Under a rock? How can he not know what happened?”
After the Resurrection: Would You Recognize Jesus? Read More »
As in Matthew, the women are comforted with the words, “Don’t be alarmed.” But, Mark tells of the women seeing a “young man dressed in a white robe.” We assume the man is an angel of God because he says clearly that Jesus “has risen! He is not here.”
After the Resurrection: Heaven or Condemnation? Read More »
Remember the women were the last ones at the cross…and the first ones at the tomb.
In Matthew, the women are running after discovering the empty tomb to tell the male members of Jesus’ followers and suddenly Jesus appears in front of them. He allows them to touch Him to prove to them that He is alive. They fall to their knees and worship Him. They are the first to see the Living Christ.
After the Resurrection: What is the Great Commission? Read More »
Holy Week or Passion Week started with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Here are all of my Holy Week podcasts… Palm Sunday Jesus is Hail as King! Then Jesus Curses a Fig Tree Later, Jesus got angry and cleared the temple Jesus tells the Pharisees what he thinks of them… Jesus Prays
Holy Week starts in Triumph and Finishes in Triumph (Podcasts) Read More »
The is the greatest day! What happened on that Sunday morning is cornerstone of Christian belief. If it weren’t for Christ’s Resurrection, nothing He said would have meant anything. He would have been just like any other human being, any other prophet, any other teacher.
Easter Sunday: Jesus is Alive! He Conquered Death! Read More »
Back when I lived in Miami, our church presented the oratory, “The 7 Last Words of Christ”. They are not found all in one Gospel, but are scattered through all four of them. Why are they important? The 7 Last Words of Christ If Jesus can forgive those who turned against Him, then He can
Good Friday: The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ Read More »
The Via Dolorosa (the painful way) or La Via Cruces (the Way of the Cross). Growing up Catholic, one of the yearly rituals was going to church and visiting each “Station of the Cross” – plaques depicting Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion.
Good Friday: What it’s like to Feel Excruciating Pain Read More »
Good Friday: Jesus was taken from the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court, to King Herod, the current territorial King Herod Antipas, son of King Herod the Great who reigned when Jesus was born, and Pontius Pilot, procurator of the Roman Provence of Judea.
Good Friday: Jesus is Arrested, Tried and Mocked Read More »
Every time a believer takes communion, they honor Jesus and the sacrifice He made for humankind. Jesus became the Sacrificial Lamb. In stead of having to ask for forgiveness by sacrificing a lamb each time, Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice.
The Last Supper, Gethsemane and Jesus is Arrested Read More »
Jesus knew He was going to die soon – it was essential for Him to get this message across. First He tells His disciples that the temple they see will soon be in ruins. This came true in 70 AD when the Romans crushed the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem.
Jesus Prophecies of the End Times: Are They Happening Now? Read More »
From Jesus’ triumphal entry (Palm Sunday) till the Last Supper (Holy or Maundy Thursday), Jesus had a few days to teach in Jerusalem. The disciples, of course, followed Him everywhere as did crowds of citizens. The people considered Him a prophet and a rabbi (teacher), but the leaders of the Jewish Temple – the Pharisees and the chief priests were concerned that Jesus was a false teacher.
Beware! Woes and Warnings from Jesus: A Walk Through Holy Week Read More »
Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem in triumph in fulfillment of the Holy Scriptures that the Jews knew by heart. The crowd proclaimed Him the Savior, the Messiah – the Anointed One. Everything seemed great. What happened in four days to warrant Jesus’ arrest and execution?
Palm Sunday: A walk through Holy Week Read More »
