Bringing Light to Life
Most people reject the idea that Jesus is the only way to God. In fact, many believe Christianity is an accepting religion that includes everyone who sincerely seeks God. While most think religions have a few technical distinctions, they believe they’re basically the same. Such thinking conclude, “It doesn’t matter how you get to God […]
It fascinates me that we tend to not only hide our fears from each other, but from God. We talk to him as though he’s impressed with the mask we wear. Jesus would have nothing to do with such hiding. In Gethsemane he called out to God with loud crying and tears (Mt. 26:36-46; Heb. […]
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). It occurred to me that in a moment, Jesus entered the world and took his first breath. The God who breathed life into […]
Suddenly: immediately, instantly, straight away, all at once, abruptly, swiftly. We’ve all had a “suddenly” experience. Haven’t we? The gust of wind suddenly blows leaves from a tree. A friend suddenly appears at the front door. The road suddenly curves to the left. One rainy night while driving in downtown Portland a bicyclist dressed in […]
Anybody who ever failed a test longed for a second chance … one more night to study … one more chance to make the grade. Those who have suffered the agony of a failed romance or marriage look back at hurtful things they said or did and wish they could undo the harm. But they […]