When he walked the earth, Jesus poured out his life helping others. He was generous with his time, talents and treasure. He had an amazing capacity to be at the right place at the right time, with the energy and focus that he needed to do exactly what God the Father wanted him to do. … Continue reading Jesus’ Example of Generosity | Part 1: His Source
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How Jesus Prayed
Many books have been written on how Jesus prayed. Let's focus on three elements of his prayer life that can help to guide our prayers. Jesus prayed to our Father in heaven. God is not some un-knowable being or force "up there" somewhere in the cosmos. He is an eternal being that we can have a … Continue reading How Jesus Prayed
Approachable
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
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?