Jesus’ Pre-Cross Crash Course
Have you ever crammed for a “now or never” exam? On the Bible? Unless you’re a seminary student, probably not...
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Apr
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Mar
The Power of Grace
I wish I could describe what it’s like when I sense the overwhelming presence and power of God’s grace. It’s like “living above” my wheelchair...
30
Mar
You Did It for Me
The year is A.D. 33. It’s late on a stormy Friday afternoon, and I am standing on a rugged hill by a trash heap outside Jerusalem...
29
Mar
Winter’s End
I’m getting tired of winter. But not the winter you are used to. In southern California, the season is one long stretch of balmy, sunny days...
28
Mar
Mary Listened
For weeks, Jesus had been telling His disciples that He would soon be crucified and taken from them. Judging from their confusion after His death...
27
Mar
You Are God’s Friend If…
How do you like your friends? Do you like them to be faithful and loyal? Encouraging, thoughtful, and kind? Of course you do. But how many of your...
26
Mar
Wrong Expectations
No wonder those people waving palm branches were so excited. They had great expectations of Jesus. This was the one who would throw...
24
Mar
Restoring the Joy
You probably can see that the scoliosis in my spine is getting worse (I keep slumping to the side)...
17
Mar
This Thing is From Me
God often does things that seem so counterintuitive. Like, I was once speaking at a conference and before I was to go on...
9
Mar
Before You Worship
Recently, I was in bed and reciting to God a Bible passage as part of my worship. But the more I recited it, the more uneasy I felt...
