But it is nevertheless clear that although the God of the New Testament interacts with the world He created solely through His "firstborn" (Colossians 1:15-17), the latter is still subservient to God. Because of the exalted yet subservient position in which they envision Jesus, the New ...
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will pu...
“Martha’s frustration is typical of those who diligently serve with good intent, but forget to also sit at Jesus’ feet. “The Martha spirit says, if the work is done, is not that all? The Mary spirit asks whether Jesus is well pleased or not? All must be done in his name and b...
We got up, and I put his pack on my back and went to the snow chute. I went first to spot him and make sure his feet were deep in the pocket of the steps we had created. As I stepped onto the snow with his pack on my back, he grabbed my shoulder, turned me to face him, ...
He did. Wouldn’t you know it, he found that lamb too; tossed her over his shoulders and carried her back to the pen. Ugh. I hate that shepherd. About the pen, you’ll never guess where that narcoleptic shepherd “sleeps.” In the door way. How can you sleep in a door way?
he should look. He knew from past experiences that God is always faithful. God is full of compassion. There is no sin or sorrow he cannot heal. And God always responds to us when we ask him for help. (Jeremiah 33:3) And I believe he wants to astound us with his goodness and ...
As He hung upon the cross, Jesus wasn’t concerned with His comfort. Instead, He was concerned with obeying God’s agenda for His life. Furthermore, it’s easy for me to admit I’ve lived a comfortable life. I’ve never known the type of suffering that took place in Europe during ...
His eyes glowed with such “yearning and tenderness and compassion.” Two hands stretched toward her from the light “with a loving welcome — and there were nail prints.” Jesus invited her to the altar. “I knew he was pleading ‘come unto me.’” Ethel realized: “Could not my sick...
Jesus has come prepared with some bread from town as well as a fish. He has a fire going, perhaps from firewood along the beach, and has begun to cook the fish, in anticipation of having breakfast with his disciples. Jesus is their host once again, though he invites them to bring a ...
Hollister nodded, but the tightness around his eyes betrayed his discomfort. “At ease, Corporal. I’m here to discuss your future in the Corps.” A cold dread settled in Wade’s stomach. “Sir?” The captain sighed, his facade cracking slightly. “I’m sorry, Corporal. But with your ...