This past year someone has been painting rocks gold and leaving them in our playground. This actually reminds me of something Jesus talked about.
My children are learning cause and effect. They don’t realize their actions cause problems. Similarly, we often downplay our sins, distancing ourselves from their severity. It is by recognizing our sins that we see the depth of God’s grace.
An infomercial can be for any product, but it always seems as if they have the same kinds of lines, the same kind of jargon and lingo.
When we look at our lives and our hearts we don't often see peace. But peace doesn't come from within ourselves, it comes from what Jesus has done for you. Jesus' wounds are reminders that he paid for your wrongdoing and now you can have peace with God.
God can work through our messes. Jesus' death on the cross was a messy situation, but it was by this death that your sins were paid for.
Ever heard of the porcupine dilemma? Just like porcupines huddle together despite the risk of poking each other, we're called to stick together in the church, despite our flaws. Jesus endured pain for us, inviting us into his love and forgiveness.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. Today is a good day to go and tell jokes.
Isaiah 53 describes the affliction Jesus would suffer, but it also explains why he suffered those things.
I have my father's memory. These are the words that I speak to somebody when I've forgotten something that I was going to tell them, or I forgot something that they told me.
My grandpa was a carpenter, and my dad is really good at woodworking and unfortunately I didn't inherit any of their skills.
Jesus knew the pain of unreliable friends, as Peter denied Him thrice despite being forewarned. And yet, Jesus remained loyal, accepting the cross out of love. His unwavering friendship offers an eternal assurance of love, loyalty, and forgiveness, contrasting the faltering nature of human alliances.
How would you rank yourself on a scale of goodness? Or how would you even measure that scale?
