I was thinking the other day about what Jesus Christ taught on the “little ones.” He said, “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” (Matt. 10:42).1 Who are these “little … Continue reading Who Are the “Little Ones” in Matthew 10:42?
God’s Way of Forgiveness
The Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, arrested, tried, sentenced to death, and taken to a place called the Skull (i.e. Calvary) where He was crucified. He was nailed to a cross, and as He suffered upon the cross, the Lord said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).1 This is … Continue reading God’s Way of Forgiveness
Illness and Health
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, … Continue reading Illness and Health
Pass it On
“It only takes a spark to get a fire going…” I have old memories of singing Pass it On as a wee lad in church. It’s got this 70s vibe to it, invoking memories of the older kids with long hair, bellbottoms and acoustic guitars. On a more serious note, the song does speak to … Continue reading Pass it On
Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
July is one of those months you can see the planet Mars shining brightly in the southeastern night sky. It looks like a shiny polished red sandstone. Could anyone ever jump to Mars? Tie up those sneakers, take a running start, and go for broke! I can get about 2 inches off the ground. NBA … Continue reading Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
