It has been said that no one can outgive God. The prophet Malachi tells us that, whenever we “shovel” tithes and offerings God’s way, the Lord will return them right back to us, only using a bigger shovel. But there is one caveat – we must do it discreetly, or the praise of other peopleContinue reading “A Bigger Shovel – Malachi 3”
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A New Hope – Luke 24
(This is the last in a series of 365 meditations on the genealogy of Jesus Christ, from Abraham to Jesus, as well as the prophets and personalities who supported them. This entire series is organized with daily readings by date, and also available by podcast, both accessible using CONTENTS. It can also be accessed in Apple PodcastsContinue reading “A New Hope – Luke 24”
The Thief on the Cross – Luke 23
One weekend, several years back, a friend from church named Len and I were prayer partners at a weekend prison ministry event in Louisiana, hosted by Russell Roseberry’s InnerFaith Prison Ministry. It was Len’s first time participating in this type of ministry, and he was surprised how comfortable he felt there and how much heContinue reading “The Thief on the Cross – Luke 23”
The Way, the Truth, and the Life – John 14
After instituting the covenant of Holy Communion at His final Passover meal, Jesus girded himself with a towel and began to wash His disciples’ feet. After this most humble act, He warned them that the hour had come for Him to lay down His life for all believers. He also revealed that one of His disciplesContinue reading “The Way, the Truth, and the Life – John 14”
Sheep and Goats – Matthew 25
When confronted by a teacher of the law trying to trap Him in His words, Jesus answered with a truth we can all live by. The man asked: 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all yourContinue reading “Sheep and Goats – Matthew 25”
Lamps Without Oil – Matthew 25
God has placed us here on earth for a purpose. We have the freedom of choice to 1) pursue Him and His plan for us, 2) reject Him and His spiritual world, or 3) live somewhere in between the two end members, hedging our bets, just in case. Near the end of His three-year ministry,Continue reading “Lamps Without Oil – Matthew 25”
The One You Love is Sick – John 11
As Jesus’ three year ministry was drawing near its end and the cross approaching, He received word that the brother of two of His closest friends was seriously ill. 1 Now a man was sick, Lazarus, from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil andContinue reading “The One You Love is Sick – John 11”
Taking Up Our Cross – Matthew 16
Jesus went to the cross in an unsurpassable act of love for us. Sin separated all of us from God, and there lay between us and Him an impassable canyon. All the “filthy rags” of my best efforts to qualify for heaven were on my side, and the blinding light of God’s absolute purity and holinessContinue reading “Taking Up Our Cross – Matthew 16”
Who Do You Say That I Am? – Matthew 16
If Jesus were to ask you today, “Who do you say that I am?”, what would you reply? A good person? A wise man? A prophet? The Messiah? The Son of God? Jesus did ask this very question to His disciples. 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the SonContinue reading “Who Do You Say That I Am? – Matthew 16”
Walking on the Waves – Matthew 14
My relative Larry and I once went overnight fishing with another relative, Steve. Steve’s motorboat was quite adequate in size for the mild ocean waves we encountered cruising along the east end of Long Island, in New York. The fishing was good and the company warm and pleasant. But during the wee hours of theContinue reading “Walking on the Waves – Matthew 14”
Daily Meditations from the Genealogy of Jesus 