Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Light of Christ in Every Human Heart


The light of Christ shines in every human being 
and the darkness cannot overcome it.

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Jesus is Not Disappointed


If we are disappointed in others on Jesus' behalf,
we probably need to spend more time with Jesus,
who is not disappointed in any of us
—He came to rescue all of us.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

A Cross-Shaped, Resurrection-Shaped Life


The Christian life 
is one shaped by the 
death and resurrection 
of Christ.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

A Word About Reading the Old Testament


If a literal reading of the Old Testament 
contradicts the revelation of God in Jesus Christ, 
then the literal reading must give way.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Which Will You Be?


Haters are gonna hate.
Lovers are gonna love.
Which will you be?

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Not Certainty But Trust


Faith is not so much about certainty 
as it is about trust.

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Ready to Forgive, Ready to Pray


If we are not ready to forgive
those who have sinned against us,
we are not ready to pray
the prayer Jesus
taught us.

Friday, January 20, 2017

Unforgiveness is a Road Block


When we are unwilling to forgive,
we are putting up a roadblock
to what God wants to do
in us and in the world.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Christians are Whacked Out People


Christians are those whacked-out people 
who believe that God has, in Christ, 
broken the power of sin and 
conquered death on our behalf, 
and that this changes everything.