Okay, I drove ALL night and didn’t get much sleep, so this could get interesting. Hang on tight. I had a Facebook friend–okay, so he’s possibly only virtual, but that’s better than nothing right now–send me a greeting just after the beginning of the new year saying something to the effect that he doesn’t want… Continue reading What’s more important the journey or the destination? Yes.
Tag: kingdom
I feel sorry for people who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ
A week and a half ago I had a spiritual experience that can only come from a personal relationship with God through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It involved a semi, the stars and a familiarity with the Bible. It began with my agreeing to take another delivery run to west Texas. There were… Continue reading I feel sorry for people who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ
The 2nd letter to Theophilus
Luke paced his study. The new parchments arrived ahead of schedule. Notes were organized and waiting. Winter was settling in so travel for the next few months was out of the question. Time was on his side now. “Why is it always difficult to begin a writing? I know once I get into this it… Continue reading The 2nd letter to Theophilus
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph Who lived all his life on a shelf As Christmas drew near A time he held dear A manger was placed in the room Ralph heard the same story each year Of wisemen and shepherds in fear A baby was born Way out in a barn Instead… Continue reading There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
STAY READY
Jesus looked at each of His disciples. All twenty four eyes were fixed on His. “Nobody knows the time for the Son of Man’s return. The angels don’t even know. Only the Father knows the day and hour. “You must stay ready for it to happen at any time. In Noah’s day people were making… Continue reading STAY READY
THE WOES
Thadeus rushed to his room in the temple square. He removed the heavy scribe’s robe and changed into pain clothes. He pried the door open and waited until the outside conversation carried past the street corner. Once clear of the scribe’s quarters he worked his way back to the temple. Pressing through the crowd he… Continue reading THE WOES
THE JABS
“If we can just get Jesus to say something we can bring up against the Romans we’ll have grounds for execution.” The priest sat back. A Sadducee stood. “How about taxes to Rome?” A Pharisee clapped. “I’ll take some Herodians to trip Him up there.” The priest nodded. “Do it.” **** The Pharisees and Herodians… Continue reading THE JABS
The fields are white for harvest, y’all!
On a recent west Texas delivery route I experienced two incredible things. One of them I hadn’t seen in quite a while. The other one I had seen, but not at such high temperatures. What can I say? I had too many long miles in the truck that day. The times are short for us… Continue reading The fields are white for harvest, y’all!
THE PARABLES
Thadeus nodded, not so much because he agreed with Jesus, but from how impressed he was by the way Jesus deflected every question, accusation and inference made toward Him. The crowd hushed when Jesus looked at the leaders and spoke. “Here’s another parable: One day a landowner prepared a vineyard. He built a fence around… Continue reading THE PARABLES
I sure hope you are DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
I spent the first four days last week unemployed. It’s not that I didn’t have an employer, I actually have two of them at present. It’s just that neither of them had any work for me Monday through Thursday. With the end of the month approaching I’m watching my bank accounts extremely closely. One surprise… Continue reading I sure hope you are DRESSED FOR SUCCESS