But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT) Think of the most horrible person that you have ever heard of. I’m not talking about that kid that lives down the street, or the person at work that drives you nuts.Continue reading "What’s the Value of a Human?"

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT) Have you ever received a back-handed compliment? For those that don’t know what that is, here’s a basic definition. A back-handed compliment isContinue reading "Back-Handed"

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. John 10:11 (NLT) Nearly 2,000 years ago, the skies turned black, there was a mighty earthquake, and all of creation cried out as the Savior of the world bowed His head on the cross and released His last breath. Jesus’ bodyContinue reading "The Good Shepherd"

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 (NLT) When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed watching a show (It’s really a documentary) called Monkey Kingdom. The cameras follow this troop of monkeys around the jungle.Continue reading "Monkey Kingdom"

But despite all the miraculous signs Jesus had done, most of the people still did not believe in him. John 12:37 (NLT) Our memories aren’t what we sometimes wish they could be. It’s easy for us as we age to lose track of important things like our eye glasses, car keys, or the TV remote.Continue reading "Faded Memories"

And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" Matthew 21:9 (ESV) Jesus rode into Jerusalem to a hero’s welcome. People lined the streets to greet the man who had worked miracles and taughtContinue reading "Is Praising God Necessary?"