Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be … Continue reading
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On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night (Psalm 63:6). Many moons ago I had a friend named James. James made it a practice to pray every night before he went to … Continue reading
For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave (Psalm 86:13). Lost Alone Confused Empty These words describe how I imagine the disciples felt on that Sunday morning. They must have figured … Continue reading
Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones (Zechariah 13:7b). Everybody loves you when you’re winning. What happened to the crowds? Was it just last Sunday that the people … Continue reading
Good Friday Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me (Psalm 41:9). Betrayal It’s a bitter, ugly word for a bitter, ugly deed. Perhaps the worst thing about betrayal … Continue reading
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting (Isaiah 50:6). He knew what was coming. There was no … Continue reading
“The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took … Continue reading
…zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me (Psalm 69:9). Jesus entered the city and went up to the temple. It was Passover, the biggest holiday of the Jewish year, so … Continue reading
Note: Time to celebrate Holy Week. Not that every week isn’t holy, but you know what I mean. I hope these excerpts from my book Easter–Beyond the Bunny help you explore the wonder of the Passion. Rejoice greatly, O … Continue reading
Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces (Matthew 7:6). Well, there go my plans for … Continue reading