Jesus, during his relatively short time in ministry, met some really interesting characters. In Matthew 8, we’re told about two people that hoped to become disciples of the latest sensation in town- Jesus. The first was a scribe who folded when Jesus presented him with some harsh truths about discipleship. The second person was someone... Continue Reading →
Jesus has overcome the world, and has bequeathed this victory to us as well.
And if that was his final act. Then it would have been more than enough.
Isn't it obvious that God deliberately chose men and women that the culture overlooks and exploits and abuses, chose these “nobodies” to expose the hollow pretensions of the “somebodies”? (1 Corinthians 1:27-28, MSG) Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things... Continue Reading →
What is the loftiest review you’ve ever heard someone give to a piece of music? Mine was when I read a review someone wrote on Handel’s Messiah. This reviewer described Handel’s Messiah as life changing. Classical music fan that I am, I’d heard a lot about Messiah, but the length of the music (almost two-and-a-half... Continue Reading →
In Plain Sight 