Mat 1:16 says, “And Jacob begat Joseph the hus-band of Mary, of whom was born JESUS, who is called CHRIST.” JESUS was His human name (Son of Man). CHRIST was His God name (Son of… Jesus, the Christ

Another thought from the 3 hour wood-en bench experience. You have a lot of time to think, when you sit for 3 hours. I was always taught there is a GREAT judgment day coming. A… Judgement

In most cases, we don’t like to develop a relationship with someone who doesn’t seem to care for us or constantly thinks something is wrong with us. We do, however, gravitate toward those who like… Intimacy with God

About as far back as I can remember, I’d say my early teens, I wanted to be free. Every fiber in my body longed to be free. Rules. I hated rules. My Dad would go… I Must Tell Jesus

“Then Job answered and said, I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand”… Jesus: God, Man, Mediator

In the Bible, we can find examples of people who thought they worshipped God until their blindness (hardness of heart and eyes) was taken away. “And on the sabbath we went out of the city… Knowing God’s Spirit

There are three kinds of authority.  HUMAN AUTHORITY   First, our parents were our authority. Then came the teacher, the boss, and the person in the car behind us with the blue lights flashing. They… Leadership Authority

Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. That, in a nutshell, is God’s plan of salvation.  grace: to impart strength to endure trial and to resist temptation.  We hear the first… Embrace Grace

The real gospel, the one that Paul preached, is simple. It does not require a bunch of hoops to jump through. It is easy to understand, simple, and without strings attached. But I fear, lest… My Grace is Sufficient

I used to want to do BIG things for God. I am now satisfied knowing it is God doing big things, not us. Human weakness is good. It is there that God seems greater. It… Overcomer