It’s Christmas. Jesus didn’t ride into this world on a gilded chariot. He was born in a stable. He left His radiant appearance to be clothed in a human body subject to temptation and pain. “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” (John 13:8) Jesus’ illustration of the incarnation must have made littleContinue reading “It’s Friday…What Greatness Is”
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It’s Friday…But What An Enigma!
It’s Christmas. We celebrate the Christ, Jesus who was an enigma. He came into this world as a child of a working-class family from a notably unnoteworthy region of the country. He amazed people with His teaching and His miracles, but He always defied their expectations. When they expected Him to act like an averageContinue reading “It’s Friday…But What An Enigma!”
It’s Friday…Ignore Them
If our ears are truly sensitive and open to the voice of Jesus, we will probably receive a daily does of rebuke from Him. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gentle rebuke, coming from the One who understands our frailties better than we understand ourselves. Yet, His rebukes are a firm reminder that the lifeContinue reading “It’s Friday…Ignore Them”
It’s Friday…Terrifying at First Glance
Sometime terrifying circumstances come into our lives. And we, who fear the unknown, don’t like the expected visions they bring. One dark night, the disciples of Jesus were in a boat on the sea of Galilee and were terrified when, in the middle of a storm, a figure walking on the rough water approached them.Continue reading “It’s Friday…Terrifying at First Glance”
It’s Friday…And Everyone Does It
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”
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…There Is Nothing To Fear
The Bible makes some tremendous promises. Here is one of them: “If you make the Most High your dwelling – even The LORD, who is my Refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.” (Psalm 91:9-10) How can any rational person accept such a claim? Didn’t Charlie Kirk liveContinue reading “It’s Friday…There Is Nothing To Fear”
It’s Friday…It’s Just His Nature
The God of the Christian faith is really, really different. In fact, no other religion pictures its deity like this. No other faith can claim a God who zealously pursues His children. All other deities are distant and elusive, demanding that their disciples come to them, usually on a long and arduous path, often withContinue reading “It’s Friday…It’s Just His Nature”
It’s Friday…He Has Never Betrayed Our Trust
When we were children, most of us were comfortable with life. Some childhoods are difficult (increasingly so as our culture deteriorates) but most are free from worry. We didn’t obsess about family finances, our health, our security, or any other “adult” concern. As we grew older, reality set in. After all, we would one dayContinue reading “It’s Friday…He Has Never Betrayed Our Trust”
It’s Friday…We Have a Choice
“Do not worry.” It is one of Jesus’ most frequently repeated commands. It’s also one of the hardest to obey. Worry comes naturally. We say we just can’t help it. (We can). We say it’s just part of who we are. (It’s part of who we were naturally, before faith in Christ – not now).Continue reading “It’s Friday…We Have a Choice”
Vic Alvarado 