Jesus Wept

Lord Jesus, you were deeply moved over your friend's death. You wept. You knew that you were the resurrection and the life. You knew that Lazarus would be raised from the dead, both then, and again at the last day. But you wept anyway. It wasn't weeping with tiny tears and stoically controlled emotions. You … Continue reading Jesus Wept

Before The Beginning Of Time

Dear friend that met with me in my home yesterday afternoon, you model to me the Spirit of Christ who lives in you. I hear your words, but I hear even more clearly your heart. You are patient with me as you have been gently instructing me now for almost two years (2 Timothy 2:24-26). … Continue reading Before The Beginning Of Time

You Prayed For Me

My Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man... you prayed to the Father for all the ones He gave to you. That includes even me. You prayed that I would be kept safe in you. You prayed that I would see your glory, be with you and you in me. You prayed that … Continue reading You Prayed For Me

My Story

For most of my life I envisioned God smacking me "up side the head" every time I got out of line. And if I really got out of line, it was a "butt whipping." I lived in a performance based paradigm... if I performed well for God then I would be blessed. If I did … Continue reading My Story