Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God Luke 23:1-25  –  In Jesus’ trial, we see unity in evil (12). Politically, Pilate and Herod were at odds with each other. Spiritually, they were united in their opposition to Christ. Jesus was found guilty by neither Pilate nor...
Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

When Complacency Hits

When Complacency Hits So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.  James 2:24 NLT Some friends and I enjoyed our coffee on the outdoor patio of a local café when a car alarm went off in the parking lot. We ignored the alarm...
Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

Heaven. This Isn’t It!

Heaven. This Isn’t It! The year I turned fifteen, my dad took my older brother and me on a fishing trip to Mexico. But first we had to get to my uncle Bill’s house in Alamogordo, New Mexico. From there we would fly south of the border in his Cessna. I was reared...
Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

Treasure! As a boy we played the treasure game

Treasure! As a boy we played the treasure game Luke 12:14 (NIV) 14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Placing something of nominal value in the ground and then developing a game around it. Like many in our day, we grew up poor....
Jesus – crucified by men, raised by God

You Are Chosen

You Are Chosen Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel and the cattle of the Levites. And the Levites shall be Mine; I am the Lord.”        NUMBERS 3 :45 (NASB)  As I sit watching birds this morning going back and forward to the bird...