everlasting splendors
C. S. Lewis grasped the essence of humanity and captured it in these choice words found in The Weight of Glory: “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” He then penned the poignant, biblically accurate fact that each of us will either become an “immortal horror” or an “everlasting splendor.”
the real Jesus
When Peter brought the gospel to the Gentiles, he told Cornelius the story of Jesus. He explained how the Savior traveled throughout Judea healing people and casting out demons, died on the cross and rose again, and then appeared to His disciples and commanded them to tell everyone He was Israel’s Messiah. And right in the middle Peter added, “We were those who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead” (Acts 10:41).
September 22, 2014
Many people will acknowledge Jesus as “a good man” or “a good prophet” but deny His divinity. What’s your take on why they won’t acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God?
a dad for Christmas
Most children will ask Santa for an extensive list of toys and treats this Christmas. A study of 2,000 British parents revealed, however, that the majority of children in the UK put a new baby brother or sister at the top of their Christmas list, closely followed by a request for a real-life reindeer. The 10th most popular Christmas wish on the list was a “Dad.”
I Am
"Operation Kiss” had commenced—the green light given at the highest level. The target was seen crossing the valley and entering the olive orchard. This intel was from a mole within the inner circle, a man who now personally led the task force (John 18:1-3). Perceiving them to be armed and dangerous, Pilate had ordered “a contingent of Roman soldiers” (John 18:3)—up…
