Several years ago, on a snowy, gray November afternoon, I was in the mood for a tearjerker. I searched for “tearjerker movies” on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 2-star film popped up. I must admit that sometimes, I enjoy a good old-fashioned, so-bad-it’s-good movie. The reviews for this particular flick fit the bill. Within ten minutes […]
Salvation
It’s not Healthy to Only Eat Once or Twice a Week
Revelations 3:20: “Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and I will dine with him and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 is commonly cited in evangelical circles during altar calls. However, it’s crucial to recognize that this verse is […]
Are You Still Trying to Prove You Are Worthy?
Hebrews 7:23-27 – “The former priests were many in number because they were prevented by death from continuing in office. But he holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him since he always lives to make intercession for […]
Stop Bowing to the False gods of Intimidation
Matthew 10:18-20 – “You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. When they deliver you over, do not be anxious about how you speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. […]
The God of Do-Overs and Second Chances!
In my late teens, I was blessed to be mentored by two powerful women. They also discipled young inmates who came to know Christ while incarcerated. Most of these young men were first-time offenders. Their fledgling forays into the legal system terrified them. The calm, gentle, and no-nonsense discipleship method used by Opal and Myrtle […]
Be Real and Let His Light Shine Through You
For much of my High School years, I walked the quarter-mile to school with two friends, Annie and Annette. Our morning walks halted in my last year of High School as I became gravely ill and spent several months in bed. Their loyal friendship continued, and they often stopped on their way to school to […]