Loving People Like God Loves
But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4 NLT). God loves you enough to make sure you understand the source of life. After Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness, where … Continue reading Every Word
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, when we refocus our attention on Jesus's life, leading to Passion Week. The Baptism of Jesus 13 Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be … Continue reading Settled
New season, fresh outlook I grew up in a Pentecostal/Charismatic church in the Assemblies of God. My Catholic friends talked about giving up something for Lent, but I didn't really understand or think about the church's liturgical practices for many years of following Jesus. A few years back, I began to incorporate some liturgical traditions … Continue reading Refocus
New Hope 