Love God, Love People
Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “’ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ […]
Righteous Ambition
“I just want God to use me for something great.” At first reading, these words may seem like the bigheaded musings of an immature Christian. You might imagine someone like James or John thinking this way when their mother asked Jesus if her boys could sit at his right and left hands when he brings […]
What’s Down In The Well, Comes Up In The Bucket!
Many years ago, I heard a dear friend use an expression I have remembered and shared on numerous occasions. “What’s down in the well, comes up in the bucket.” She was referring to what’s deep inside us eventually comes out in our words and actions. Very early in my ministry I recall a snippet of […]
Genuine Faith
One theme that runs throughout the Bible is that God rewards genuine faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek him.” This is a lesson I began to learn just after […]
Nothing Quite Like Fishing
One thing about growing up down near the Florida Keys was our life revolved around the water. We went to the beach almost weekly, we fished, swam, snorkeled, boated, and spent the night out on the barrier islands. My dad and mom were great fishermen. My older brother is a commercial fisherman. When people […]