Anger in our world is on full display. We see it between countries, political parties, neighbors and co-workers, online chat rooms, road-rage, extended family members and siblings. Ever wonder what Jesus said about anger? “I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.” (Matthew 5:22) These are hard words.Continue reading “It’s Friday…And Everyone Does It”
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It’s Friday…Get Up and Go Home
Ever been broken? A broken man was brought before Jesus by his friends. They were seeking his healing from The Miracle Worker they had heard so much about. There was probably little theology in their actions. They had a friend who was paralyzed, and they had heard of someone who could help. That was allContinue reading “It’s Friday…Get Up and Go Home”
It’s Friday…Become One of Them
The greatest commandment of all, said Jesus, is to love God with everything we are and everything we have. We are to have a passion for The Almighty that exceeds all our other passions. It’s what we were created for. But in the context of fallen humanity Jesus lays down a principle about our love.Continue reading “It’s Friday…Become One of Them”
It’s Friday…That’s A Hard Truth To Embrace
This is both a sobering and celebrative time of the year for us who have given our lives to Jesus. Aren’t you grateful that The Lord forgave us when we didn’t know what we were doing? “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) This statement from Jesus oughtContinue reading “It’s Friday…That’s A Hard Truth To Embrace”
Vic Alvarado 