Category Archives: Faith

John 20

Reading for Friday, Jan. 27: John 20 I can’t get over how rich this chapter is. So much that speaks directly to us. It’s been said that Mary Magdalene was the first evangelist, the first to speak the “good news” … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 16

It’s been months since I’ve made one of these posts. Tonight Jackson said, “Daddy, I wish I was in the Bible so I could see God.” I love the simple and sincere faith of my children. They bring me nearer … Continue reading

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John 10

Reading for Friday, Jan. 13: John 10 In John 10, Jesus gives us two metaphors for understanding His role: gate and shepherd. With regard to the gate, it seems that Jesus is making a different point at first. At the … Continue reading

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John 3

John 3.16 is one of the landmark texts in the Christian Scriptures. It looms large, like a mountain peak, towering above all other verses in our collective consciousness. With telescopic range, it encapsulates the enormity of the Gospel message in … Continue reading

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John 2

Reading for Tuesday, January 3rd: John 2 v1 – “On the third day” — Our ears perk up when we hear this. We’re immediately reminded of another “third day” and the wondrous miracle of resurrection. Jesus’ turning water into wine … Continue reading

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Read through the New Testament in 2012

It’s the time of year that most of us are making some kind of New Year’s resolution: maybe it’s an exercise-related goal or a weight loss goal. A lot of people also get serious about their Bible reading as the … Continue reading

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading

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2011 Books of the Year

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 26

The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light … Continue reading

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Hard Sayings: Luke 21:17

I was reading through Luke tonight and I came across this verse: You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. — 21.17 The context is important, of course. Luke 21 contains some of the final teachings of Jesus … Continue reading

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