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…And No One Listens
“Do not judge, or you, too, will be judged” is the mantra our secular world quotes for tolerance, using it as an excuse to avoid moral standards. And, to an extent, there is some truth in their interpretation. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, God has not called us to be judgmental orContinue reading “It’s Friday…And No One Listens”
It’s Friday…The Divine Scapegoat
During this sacred season we are reminded in Scripture of the great sacrifice God provided to save the world. In the Old Testament, God gave the Israelites a ritual in Leviticus 16 that would symbolize His salvation. The priest would select scapegoat, impart all the sins of the nation onto the goat, and drive theContinue reading “It’s Friday…The Divine Scapegoat”
It’s Friday…Compassion is Yours
God loves to save! He really does. And yes, there seems to be tension in Scripture between what we deserve and what God gives. On one end of the spectrum, there’s an overwhelming sense of judgment from crimes against the holiness of God. On the other end of the spectrum, there is an overwhelming senseContinue reading “It’s Friday…Compassion is Yours”
Vic Alvarado 