#9 Hard Sayings of Jesus
Tim Keller does a masterful job of clarifying a text that we might, in the past, have not seen as terribly relevant, since we know believers cannot be demon possessed. ...
#8 Hard Sayings of Jesus
I am so glad to be looking at these hard sayings, together, for they are, indeed challenging. I have misinterpreted this one in the past, so it is good to ...
# 7 Hard Sayings of Jesus
Part II of: "...the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence and the violent take it by force." Last week, in looking at the life of John the Baptist, we ...
#6 Hard Sayings of Jesus
This is such a hard saying, and also so controversial, I am going to spend two weeks on it. I am eager to do it with you, for you are ...
# 5 Hard Sayings of Jesus
Love him!? Really, Lord? Yes, our God, in complete contrast to the gods of other religions commands us: "love your enemies." We are looking at the hard sayings of Jesus with ...
# 4 Hard Sayings of Jesus
First, an apology for last week. I didn't realize until many of you were scratching your heads, that the free podcast I had you listen to was different than the ...
#3 Hard Sayings of Jesus
I'm so enjoying doing these hard sayings with you. Your answers at the close of last week were fascinating! Hebrews 6 must get the prize for the most challenging ...
#2 Hard Sayings of Jesus
Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31 As a young Christian, I feared ...
#1 Hard Sayings of Jesus
Ahhh summer! Where I live, on the cool thumb of the mitten of Wisconsin, we wait for her all year long, grumbling when it is still snowing in early May. ...
It’s The Heart, Stupid! (2)
When raising our children, my dear friend Shell and I used to lovingly call one another "Law" and "Grace" for I felt she was too strict, and she felt I ...
It’s The Heart, Stupid!(1)
(2 WEEK STUDY BEFORE LENT BEGINS) In two weeks, together, we will go through Paul Tripp's Lenten Devotional. I'm going to be a participant with you and I'm excited. Hope ...
#27 Two Women
Whether or not they were trying to mock Revelation, I do not know. Christians discussed this afterwards -- and I found this article about such discussions to have wisdom, should ...
#26 Two Songs for Christmas
How thankful I was to see that this is where we landed for Christmas in Revelation! The Song of the Lamb! Thank You, Lord! Whew! I have been ...
#25 Is Hell Real?
While this may seem an inappropriate post for Advent, it's not. We are at war with the Father of Lies. The reason Jesus came was to rescue us from a ...
#24 Mark of Beast
As a new Christian l was concerned that our new telephone number began with 666, but I need not have been. The mark of the beast is unlikely to be ...