THE ENCOUNTER
The sun hung like a blazing inferno in the sky. It’s heat burned my skin and my anger turned against its intensity. I always came alone to Jacob’s well at midday, when the heat was most miserable. Why? Because, for me, there was safety in that misery. Fewer wagging tongues prattling their judgment against me. […]
Be Still
When you hear the command, “Be Still,” what does that mean to you? How long has it been since you sat in silence? How long has it been since you took inventory of your soul? What emotions are you feeling today? Are you controlled by fear, anxiety, frustration? What is the root cause? Have you […]
Love or Nothing
We did a series that dealt with the spiritual gifts. These gifts are listed in I Corinthians 12 and then the gifts are explained in Chapter 14. It is interesting to note that right between the two chapters on spiritual gifts, 12 and 14, Paul deals with the topic of love. It is a very […]
Leaning Back
I was reading John 13 today where, during the Last Supper with his disciples, Jesus predicted his betrayal. I recently heard this passage used in a teaching and it spoke deeply to me. Jesus announced to his disciples that one of them would betray him. They were perplexed and did not understand what he meant. […]
Sandpaper People
Romans 12:18, “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Did you get that? Living peaceably often depends on US. And, that can be a tall order. Because our world is inhabited by PEOPLE! They’re everywhere. At work, in church, even in our families. And some people can be challenging. […]