HeIsGreater

The Beginning

Genesis 1 Where the universe came from is the fundamental battle of our culture. We travel to distant galaxies through the eye of advanced telescopes in hopes of finding planets with the capability of sustaining life. Why? So that we can disprove the Bible! There is so little evidence here on planet earth that doesn’tContinue reading “The Beginning”

New Beginnings

The message of Jesus is about new beginnings. It begins belief and gets put into action with repentance, which literally means to turn around and go in the opposite direction. So what must we believe in order to start the journey? We must believe God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. WeContinue reading “New Beginnings”

Grief

In grief, all words lose their volume. I am struck by how inadequate words can be to a heart that is caught in the grip of grief. The one in grief desperately wants words that will heal, but knows there are no words. The one walking along side the one in grief desperately wants toContinue reading “Grief”

Day 260

Tomb is found empty Mark 16 Key Verses: 1, 7, 18 Rituals around death are almost universal. Preparing the body for burial was an important part of saying goodbye. We have relegated this to “professionals” at the funeral home. In Jesus’ day the close women relatives would do the job. Since Jesus was rushed toContinue reading “Day 260”

Day 259

Narrative of Jesus’ death Mark 15 Key Verses: 1, 5, 15, 26, 32, 39, 44, Sometimes burning the midnight oil is not a productive thing. Jesus was arrested after dark, probably rather late in the evening. He was led for His first questioning, during which time Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. I imagineContinue reading “Day 259”

Day 258

Agony experienced at Gethsemane Mark 14 Key Verses: 2, 3, 7, 13, 18, 25, 29, 34, 44, 52, 61, It almost seems strange to write about Jesus’ last days on earth when we celebrated His first day only yesterday. I pray that you were able to keep Him central, even in the middle of theContinue reading “Day 258”

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! As the gifts get opened and laughs and shrieks of joy erupt, remember that moment over two thousand years ago when the angels broke forth in joyous praise and the shepherds were wonderstruck at their announcement.

Day 257

Violent destruction of temple Mark 13 Key Verses: 2, 10, 13, 14, 20, 22, 26, 29, 33 If you were to go to Jerusalem today you could see these stones still piledwhere they fell almost two thousand years ago. For those of Jesus’ day this would be unthinkable. The Temple had been the centerContinue reading “Day 257”

Day 256

Resurrection queries are answered Mark 12 Key Verses: 6, 14, 17, 27, 33, 37, 40, 43 It continues to amaze me that we can have such evil motives hidden in our hearts. Notice that I said “we”. I am included in this group. Almost daily I am struck by the remnants of sin thatContinue reading “Day 256”

Day 255

Entry into Jerusalem triumphant Mark 11 Key Verses: 6, 8, 10, 17, 24, 33 Well, if you are reading this, the world didn’t end! So much for the Mayans ability to tell the future! Chalk one up for the foolishness and gullibility of humans to believe even the most foolish things rather than believeContinue reading “Day 255”