There are just some people that you just love to be around. They make you laugh, they encourage you, they inspire you. And when you know they care about you, that makes you want to be around them even more. Jesus was one of those people. People loved to be with Jesus. There are other … Continue reading Approachable
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What Was Jesus Like?? He Was Growing
If we are going to pattern our lives after the most amazing person who ever walked the planet, we need to know what he was like. The Bible tells us so much about Jesus. In this post, we want to focus on the fact that Jesus was growing. Have you ever thought much about that? … Continue reading What Was Jesus Like?? He Was Growing
Washing Feet?!
The roads were not clean in the first century. Some were cobblestone, but most were dirt roads. People and animals shared the same roads, and animals are not very good at cleaning up after themselves (when you gotta go, you gotta go!). Open sandals were the footwear of choice. Everybody wore them. So when you … Continue reading Washing Feet?!
The Good Shepherd
The eternal God of the universe relates to us in amazing ways. The Bible uses descriptions that we can understand to describe this relationship. God is our Father, King, Helper, Comforter, Healer, Savior, Encourager and much, much more. Jesus is God's Son, literally God-in-the-flesh. Jesus is the great "I AM." Jesus is the Good Shepherd. … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
The Door
Front doors. Back doors. Car doors. Bedroom doors. Bathroom doors. Office doors. Doors on "Monsters Inc." A band called "The Doors" from a few years ago. Lots of doors. Why do we need doors? What do they do? And why would Jesus refer to himself as a door? “I assure you: Anyone who doesn’t enter … Continue reading The Door
The God Who Can Move Mountains is Mighty to Save
It would be really hard for me to move a mountain. It would take a lot of money, a lot of explosives, a lot of workers, a lot of dump trucks, a ton of work, and an enormous amount of time. God could move that mountain in an instant. Just ask anyone who has lived … Continue reading The God Who Can Move Mountains is Mighty to Save
The Light of the World
The news we read online and hear on TV is not always good news. The reporters are talking about the government shutdown, looming debt crisis, wars around the world, leaders who won't work together, crime in local communities and more. It could get you depressed and discouraged. However, if you know that God is in … Continue reading The Light of the World
Are You Teachable?
One of the characteristics that I admire the most in people is this: being teachable. These are people who are constantly thinking, reading, listening, praying, feeling, and learning. They are many times early-adapters of new technologies, strategies and leadership principles. I especially admire those who take all the ideas they are bombarded with, put them … Continue reading Are You Teachable?
The Bread of Life
Jesus stands in a field, right beside a lake teeming with fish, surrounded by thousands of hungry people, and begins breaking a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish. The more he breaks them, the more the loaves and fish multiply so that more than 5000 people are fed a meal, and no … Continue reading The Bread of Life
Always Be Ready
“In your heart set apart Jesus as Lord. And always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. Do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 In your heart set apart Jesus as Lord. That means that He is guiding and … Continue reading Always Be Ready