One of the highlights of my year just concluded. The Stonebrair Community Church’s 2015 Men’s Retreat is in the books as a real winner. The weather was all we could ask for. No rain, like last year’s event had; warm temperatures, cool mornings actually which is always a pleasant surprise in Texas in October; and… Continue reading My observations of the 2015 Stonebriar men’s retreat
Tag: obedience
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
NO FRUIT
“Do you think they’ll make their move today?” Matthew glanced at Thomas. Thomas shrugged. “Don’t know. I doubt it, but who knows?” Jesus led His disciples from Bethany to Jerusalem. Their shadows grew shorter with each step. Jesus stepped off the road and headed to a fig tree. “I hope He finds enough for all… Continue reading NO FRUIT
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
“Here He comes.” Thadeus nudged the fellow scribe next to him when he saw Jesus enter the gate of Jerusalem. They and the priests with them studied His every move. They followed Jesus as He led His followers to the temple. They all froze when Jesus stopped in the outer area reserved for Gentiles. “What’s… Continue reading RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
THE COLT
“Why in the world did you bring that to Jerusalem today? You can’t sacrifice it. The streets are going to be too crowded as it is. The last thing anybody needs is a donkey to stumble over.” Simon tied the young donkey to a post. “I thought maybe somebody might need help in carrying stuff… Continue reading THE COLT
WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
When I learned my friend, Wayne Stiles, was writing a book about the life of Joseph I was thrilled. At the time I was going through Joseph’s life for devotional topics for my blog. It’s always fun to see how another writer sees the same portion of scripture. Wayne did not disappoint me. I knew… Continue reading WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
Spiritual journeys don’t need a lot of geographic space
I’m writing this post on Thursday, August 13, 2015. I should have started my day in Amarillo, Texas. God had other plans for me. His plans included a spiritual journey in my 700 square foot apartment. Last Friday I THOUGHT this week was all mapped out for me to work five consecutive days for the… Continue reading Spiritual journeys don’t need a lot of geographic space
THE COUNCIL
Caiaphas sat in the High Priest’s chair. He waited for the other men to sit. “What is the nature of this urgent calling together of the council? As if I need to ask.” A Pharisee stood. “There’s been an incredible development with Jesus from Nazareth.” Caiaphas stared at the Pharisee. “Did he tell someone to… Continue reading THE COUNCIL
I’m being squeezed and baked into the image of Christ
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:28-29 You’ll never see… Continue reading I’m being squeezed and baked into the image of Christ
SECOND LIFE
Jesus held His left arm across Mary’s shoulders. His right Arm was across Martha’s. The three of them led a procession to the family burial cave. Mary wrapped both arms around Jesus’s waist. Martha caressed Jesus’s hand on her shoulder. They paused as people filled in the area behind them when they reached the tomb… Continue reading SECOND LIFE