Life is like Legos. Which is great because I love Legos. Everyone gets pieces to start off with. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors. No two people start off with the same set. Some begin with those tiny boxes where you get enough to build one vehicle, a character, and some scenery. Others …
God has a wonderful plan for life! If you’re like me you’ve probably heard this phrase in ballpark of 7 million times. The thing is people rarely say it to you when things are going well. Instead, it is a encouragement to keep your head up when times are bad. You fail a test God …
This piece was inspired by a great article on the same subject at Blogging Theologically. “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” At this point I think I have seen more bad come from this idea than good. Because it’s not entirely true. Temptations are Different than Trials God promises in 1 Cor …
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me — just as the Father knows me and I know the Father We are known. Think about that. Someone knows you completely, intimately – and loves you. They see the holes, and continue to love you. They see the spots, the cracks, … Continue reading »
The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. Jesus is invested … Continue reading »
“It was the moment where this man’s soul heard the voice of his Creator again, and the miraculous stepped into the inevitable and made a dying man dance.” Johnnie Moore writes on the story of grace. Dirty God is a beautiful, simple, and well told exclamation of what the grace of God actually looks like in … Continue reading »
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The greatest love stories on earth all include the element of death. Whether it is the familiar story of Romeo and Juliet, or an ageless tale from the walls of ancient Egypt; death and love go hand in hand. They … Continue reading »
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. There is a dichotomy present between what the thief offers and takes and what Jesus offers and gives. Every life reading this has been touched by a thief. Something has been … Continue reading »
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. Really that’s all anyone ever truly wants, peace. To come in, to find rest, to know that today is going to be all right. Jesus doesn’t just invite, he also promises. He makes a … Continue reading »
All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. There is one worth waiting for. Voices try to make us believe otherwise. Not just about God, but about life-things as well. Whether it’s settling for a job or a giving up on love or putting your … Continue reading »
Therefore Jesus said again, Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep Jesus does not mince words. That is one thing I love about him, but it also terrifies me. Part of learning to hear his voice is coming to the realization that it is usually very blunt. The picture of … Continue reading »
