In a moment of quiet prayer and reflection a couple of weeks ago, God gently but forcefully gave me a spiritual bath. He scrubbed hard and got rid of some dirt that had been hiding in the crevices of my heart for some …
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Did God forsake Jesus on the cross?
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"Matthew 27:46 KJV A friend of mine in college always insisted …
Searching for the Glory of God in the Small Things
Last week a splash of color erupted in my front yard. Years ago I planted about two dozen crocus bulbs in a little patch of ground near the walkway to the front door. Over the years, they have multiplied, and where …
Victory over evil
Someone once told me that Abraham Lincoln liked a preacher who looked as if he was fighting off a swarm of bees while preaching. I don't know if that's really true or not. It paints a wonderful picture in my mind …
Running to Meet Goliath
"David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine." I Samuel 17:48 You probably learned the story of David and Goliath as a kid, just as I did: "Young lad defeats giant with slingshot." It has become a …
Is Believing in Jesus Enough?
A few days ago, I responded to a friend's meme on Facebook which attacked a politician from the "other" party. I have learned that it's pretty much impossible to change someone's political leanings. And I wasn't trying to. …
What Should I Give up for Lent?
The question among many Christians for the next few weeks is "What are you giving up for Lent?" Oh my! There are so many different answers. One category is material things: chocolate, soda, pizza, sex, ice cream, using …
