Jesus with Dreads

Read Isaiah 53:1-6 … With the increasing prevalence of tattoos, it’s not uncommon to see someone with religious pictures or symbols on exposed skin. Recently a man was observed with several religious symbols on his arms and chest, and then on one of his shins there was a picture of Jesus’ face made obvious with …

Four Crosses

Read Luke 23:32-43 … It was a dark day in the history of humanity but one that was never to be repeated. That day when the Lord of Life was led from the Praetorium thru the streets of Jerusalem to a hill called Golgotha to be crucified … nailed to a Roman cross for trumped …

Behold, He is Coming

Read Luke 3:1-6 … One thing that most events have in common is the fact that they (typically) do not just “show up.” From great operatic companies to flash in the pan rock bands, from traveling productions of award-winning Broadway shows to community-based productions – all of them will publicize their impending arrival. From television …

Don’t Go to Church

Read Ephesians 5:25-31 … So, hang on … before the tar, feathers, rails, and torches are retrieved from the dark corners of back closets … this is not about not going to Church, but this is about understanding who we are as Christians. Please, by any means possible and with great pleading, I would encourage …

The Blooming Rod

Read Numbers 17:1-11 … At one point there was a rebellion instigated by Korah against Moses and Aaron. Korah was a Levite and even had a place in helping with the Tabernacle, but Korah wanted more. Korah and 250 of the “leaders of Israel” came before Moses and Aaron and said, “You take too much upon yourselves, …

I Saw That

Read Matthew 5:13-16 … Outside of one’s family, sometimes the closest people in our lives are our co-workers. Not everyone has the type of job where they spend a lot of time with co-workers, but other people spend 8-12 hours a day together. People tend to get close and start to learn about one another. …

Oh, Beautiful Star

Read Matthew 2:1-12 … There’s a wonderful song that since its introduction has become a favorite of many – “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.” The chorus … O beautiful Star of Bethlehem,       Shine upon us until the glory dawn; Oh, give us Thy light to light the way into the land of perfect day,     …

A Christmas Question

READ Luke 2:25-35 … There are always questions about Christians and the celebration of Christmas this time of year, just like questions about Halloween or Easter occur annually. One question that recently came up, among the many, was presented in this way, “Does it matter to you that the Bible is silent about Christmas?” Of …

Different Perspectives, One Answer

Read John 6:60-69 … Matthew records a conversation that Jesus has with the disciples after they come to the region of Caesarea Philippi. “Who do people say that I, the Son of Man, am?” asks Jesus (Matt. 16:13). The answers? The disciples reported that some folks were saying Jesus was John the Immerser which is …

Christ Our Peace

Read Ephesians 2:11-18 … The wonderfully long chapter of the Bible starts … Blessed are the undefiled in the way,Who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,Who seek Him with the whole heart! (Psa. 119:1-2) In this clear and unambiguous message, the way of the Lord is praised as the ultimate path for the Child of …