I. Introduction Sheep aren’t the smartest animals. Have you ever seen a sheep act at a circus? Now, they aren’t completely dumb. I read about one study that shows they can recognize faces and voices. They have excellent hearing but very poor eyesight, so they tend to mindlessly follow wherever the sheep in front … Continue reading I AM the Good Shepherd
I. Introduction We’re only going to study 5 verses today. How long can that possibly take? Let’s start by turning to Matthew 11. When I just sit down and read the bible, I often just read quickly without slowing to ponder the meaning. But once I stop to examine a passage, often I find … Continue reading My Yoke is Easy
Image via WikipediaIt's National Bailout Day, seeing as how our illustrious US Congress has allocated $700 billion for Wall Street bankers. As Christians, I think we probably could put $700 billion to better use, don't you? But I got to thinking that our lives are not ours, we have been purchased at a cost. How … Continue reading Christian Carnival CCXLIV
Do we know which Old Testament Laws apply to Christians? It's a good question. We know the legalistic rules no longer apply - I was just reading 1 Corinthians 7:17-20 today while studying how we are to bloom where we are planted, and Paul is clear that "Keeping God's commands is what counts" but he … Continue reading Old Testament Laws
I enjoyed this book immensely; Jesus: An Intimate Portrait of the Man, His Land, and His People is written clearly and easily and provides an engaging story of the life of Jesus. The four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell complimentary stories of Jesus, and one must read all four gospels to understand … Continue reading Jesus: An Intimate Portrait
Chasing the Wind 
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