Tasting Death

Tasting Death

In Hebrews 2:9 it says that Jesus “tasted death for every man.” What do you suppose death tastes like? Guess what… You’ll never have to find out because Jesus tasted death for you! He TASTED DEATH FOR EVERY MAN! In Bible times, a king would have a servant called...
What Changed?

What Changed?

I was teaching at the Men’s Home Bible Study from John 9, where Jesus healed the blind beggar. God dropped it into my heart to ask one simple question… “What changed for the man when Jesus healed him of his blindness?” I wasn’t even sure myself of all the ways the...
Fear is a Liar!

Fear is a Liar!

I was awakened from sleep one night by the shrill sound of a woman’s screams… or at least so I thought. My heart was racing as I immediately raised up out of bed, responding with a fearful panic to the sound I had heard. Fear-filled thoughts entered my mind as I...
THE “WORD” BECAME FLESH

THE “WORD” BECAME FLESH

I am a very big believer in the POWER OF WORDS. Having said that, however, I’d like to offer the following observation. When God wanted to create the Earth and the Universe it was a simple process… He spoke WORDS… and whatever He spoke came into existence. He showed...
Hard and Cold

Hard and Cold

A stick of butter was sitting out on the counter in our kitchen. I asked my wife, “Did you leave this out on purpose?” She replied, “Yes, I’m sitting it out so it can soften.” The wheels started turning in my head, almost like I’ve never understood the cause and...
The End

The End

When Jesus heard that his friend Lazarus was sick he delayed going to him, and said to his disciples, “This sickness will not end in death….” If you know the story, however, you remember that Lazarus did actually die from his sickness and Jesus had to go and raise him...
The PLACE You’re Supposed to Be

The PLACE You’re Supposed to Be

Abraham’s father, Terah, was traveling with his  family to Canaan but stopped short and settled in Haran, where he later died. After Terah’s death, God called Abraham to continue the journey that his father had started. Abraham listened to God and moved into Canaan....
THE PRICE FOR EMPTINESS

THE PRICE FOR EMPTINESS

I participated in a Storage Unit Auction similar to what you see on the television show “Storage Wars.” A dozen people gathered around a small, closet-sized unit as the auctioneer opened the door to reveal the contents within. A rule of the auction is that no one can...
GOD’S NOT INTERESTED IN NUMBERS?

GOD’S NOT INTERESTED IN NUMBERS?

I’ve heard some people say, “God’s not interested in numbers.” I hate to be disagreeable, but I must insist that’s not true. Here are 3 numbers that I’m positive God is interested in, because Jesus said it Himself: ONE:  “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in...
Your True Value

Your True Value

An acquaintance of mine sold 4 very old silver dollars for $20 a piece at an auction I went to. When I asked him about the coins he said, “Those were my wife’s coins. Do you know where she got them from?” He went on to tell me that his wife works in a restaurant in...