Do you have an abundance of love in your life? Or simply an abundance of things? An abundance of love in your life doesn’t manifest itself in how much stuff you have. Or how much stuff you give to others. The things you can give others will never measure up to the love you give. And your Creator says your “life does not consist … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Luke
Just because some authoritative power makes a rule doesn’t make the rule a good one, a just one, or a fair one. In fact, many rules, policies, and laws are downright bad. But it takes some thinking and pondering and examining to know which rules are good and which are bad. Before you decide to break some rules you’d better be sure you’re on … Read the rest…
Since mother earth and mankind is basically awesome… what are you worried about? Look all around you. What do you see? And I don’t mean just within 3 feet of your personal space. I mean all around you…the whole world. It’s filled with random acts of kindness, peace, and love. I don’t remember a day in my adult life when I haven’t seen people … Read the rest…
Are you making time for rejoicing? Have you noticed a great distress all over the world? You’re not alone. Lots of people are talking about it. Many Christians are focused on topics like “the end days” or “the last days” or “the end of this age”. I get it. Sure, there’s a disproportionate amount of wars, rumors of wars, and “men’s hearts failing them … Read the rest…
Christmas stress is a matter of focus and trust. As I write this Christmas 2015 is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’ve already been asked that question I’ve heard every year since I became an adult: “Are you ready for Christmas?” My pat answer is: “I’m always ready for Christmas.” And it’s true. That’s because every single day is like Christmas to me. Every single … Read the rest…
This Sounds Spooky But Nice
I’d like to share something with you that’s a little spooky but nice. Read this quote and see if sounds like one of those apocalyptic movies. “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of … Read the rest…
When They Revile You
How can someone hating you be a blessing? It seems counterintuitive, but it’s a truth that comes directly from the mouth of Jesus. In Luke 6:22 He said, “Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake“. Simply put…if it seems like people hate you just because you’re a Christian…then you just might … Read the rest…