We want our food fast—and our downloads faster. We want new smart phones and new computers because new means faster. We want to watch our favorite movies and TV shows “on demand.” We want Amazon and FedEx and UPS to deliver our stuff by the next day—or better yet, today. And the boss needs that […]
If God came down to earth for a few years, what would he spend most of his time doing? Jesus’ life answers that question: he would invest in relationships. Specifically, he would devote himself to a small group of men, his disciples. Jesus had big plans for The Twelve. They would be the initial messengers […]
“We’re hungry,” they cried, and awoke to find bread on the ground, food they did not have to prepare. “We need meat,” they cried, and quail came to the camp. “We’re thirsty,” they cried, and water came from the rock. “How will we get across the Red Sea?” they asked, and a dry path was […]
At a recent Saturday morning men’s fellowship meeting, we were discussing ways to share our faith. “I’m always looking to help someone,” said Wayne. “For example, recently I stopped to help a family change a flat tire on their car. After the car was ready to go, I told them I stopped because Jesus would […]
Religious people can fail to know God. The Jewish leaders knew the Scriptures and followed religious rituals, but rejected Jesus because they did not know God (John 8:19). Paul described them as “zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge” (Romans 10:2). People can know about God, but not have a personal […]
