Come Forth!
April 10, 2009
It was a command that Jesus gave to Lazarus (Jn.11: 43). He also said, “It is finished,” but that was in reference to the completion of His work (Jn.19: 30). The command, “Lazarus, come forth” is a reference for us,…
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Reason with Jesus?
April 5, 2009
Try to reason with Jesus who said, “If I had not come and spoken to them (us), they (we) would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they (we) have no excuse for their (our) sin” (Jn.15: 22).
Reality Check!
April 2, 2009
A leader in a difficult situation, prayed in his native tongue, “Come Ye-self Lod, dis ain’t no time for boys.” It is painful for me to watch a huge ship run aground by leaders that act like boys, some even…
Graduation Time.
March 30, 2009
Jesus asked this question, “How long shall I put up with you” (Mt.17: 17)? It was in connection with their lack of faith to carry on His mission without him. After three years of being with Jesus, they were not…
Intrigued by Curiosity?
March 28, 2009
A prankster stood at a busy street corner and kept looking up at the sky. Within minutes a crowd blocking traffic had surrounded the man looking up. No one asked what he was looking for and no one needed to…
Safe-Havens: How safe are they?
March 25, 2009
A Safe Haven for Christians is like a “Pit Stop” in racing. Christians like racers require a place where they can stop and refuel or make repairs. Churches have become such places. Perhaps, they have given us too much comfort.…
Becoming Great: How?
March 23, 2009
We are hesitant to think that God has a hand in our destiny (Eph.1: 4; 2: 10). Jesus informed us that not even a hair is lost outside His knowledge (Lk.21: 18). Like Moses, we may step outside His intended…
Science withouth Morality?
March 21, 2009
The President announced that his decision to support “Embryonic Stem Cell Research” was based on “Science and not Morality.” Science, he regards as factual and morality as what? What is puzzling is that he believes that embryos are not potential…
When in Trouble: Tribulation.
March 19, 2009
Jesus told his followers that in this world they would have trouble (Jn.16: 33), and woe to those that are the cause of it (Mt.18: 7). The Greek uses the word “thlipsin” (pressure). It has to do with severe hardship…
Fighting God: How can we?
March 16, 2009
Gamaliel, Pharisee and respected teacher of the law, told the Jewish leaders when they tried to harm Jesus’ followers, “But if their (purpose) is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves…