John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” … Beyond help, beyond hope. These are some of the most depressing words I can think of. And yet these words are thought and spoken every day in every language. People seeContinue reading “Restoration”
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Not of This World
John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. It can be very hard, especially on Election Day, to remember that as a follower of Jesus, we are not citizens of this world. There has been so much coverage of the role of non-citizens in our elections over theContinue reading “Not of This World”
Life Lesson
John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. I am not going to be my best self. I am going to fall short. I am going to disappoint other people and myself. I am human. These mightContinue reading “Life Lesson”
John 20:30-31 Spoiler Alert!
John 20:30-31 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. “Spoiler Alert!” We see these words inContinue reading “John 20:30-31 Spoiler Alert!”
John 19: 30 Unceremoniously
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Death is coming for us all! What an encouraging word, don’t you think? With this kind of uplifting message, who needs the plague! But accepting the inevitable can have positive effectsContinue reading “John 19: 30 Unceremoniously”
John 15:16 Crushed Fruit
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit — fruit that will last — and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Some people get all wrapped around the axil when it comes to whoContinue reading “John 15:16 Crushed Fruit”
John 11:42 Heard Praying
John 11:42 “I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” I love to watch small children get try to get the attention of the parents when the parents are having a few moments of adult conversationContinue reading “John 11:42 Heard Praying”
John 10:42 Compassion
John 10:42 And in that place many believed in Jesus. It is a wonderful thing when a plan comes together and accomplishes the purposes for which it was conceived. So many plans just seem to fall apart. “Two weeks to slow” certainly didn’t stop the fear surrounding the flu. Even my personal plans have hadContinue reading “John 10:42 Compassion”
John 3:30 Stepping Down
John 3:30 “He must become greater; I must become less.” One of the most difficult things for many people is to give up status, privilege, power, importance, reputation, and standing. We have spent our lives establishing ourselves and who we are, not just in public, but in our private lives. We don’t want anyone toContinue reading “John 3:30 Stepping Down”
John 1:29 Lamb?
John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” If you have to introduce yourself for the first time to a new group of people, what do you say about yourself? What is your standard elevator speech thatContinue reading “John 1:29 Lamb?”
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