Qualified
In Colossians 1:12-18, the Apostle Paul gives the saints in Colossae (and us) many reasons to provide the Father with thanks. The powerful descriptions of Jesus (He is…) and His creative works are all food for the soul....
Tomb to Table
This mental picture struck me: “So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at the table (emphasis mine)” (John 12:2 ESV). Why was I so struck?...
Surely Not I
The word of the Lord must have rocked everyone in the room, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me” (John 13:21). It had been just a few hours ago, they all had...
The Choice Is Ours
Almost five years ago to the day this appeared; I thought it helpful today. (There are two other posts at the bottom of the page that continue the thought if you want to read more!) For a...
The First Prayer Meeting
The Early Church’s first prayer meeting followed the release of Peter, John, and the now-healed lame man. I had never considered it the first prayer meeting, but it is the first we have on record. The prayer outline...
A Present Act Witnessed Previously
We know the Lord never leaves or forsakes us, yet ever wonder how often He is near, and we fail to recognize Him? Following Jesus’ release from the grave, we see two incidents on the same day...