Monthly Archives: April 2017

Caring about justice in 2017

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Proverbs 29:7) A quick perusal of the use of the word “justice” in the Bible reveals something that is key to the nature of God. … Continue reading

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Life in the Impossible

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) Jesus made this comment in a discussion with His disciples over how hard it is for a rich person to … Continue reading

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Powered by the Spirit

Bold, brash, belligerent, impetuous, Simon Peter was the perfect leader in that he was always out in front — sometimes too far, but in front. He beat everybody to the tomb after the women reported seeing Jesus alive. He was … Continue reading

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A belated Happy Easter right on time

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen … Continue reading

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‘Why do you stand here looking into the sky?’

“He presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3) From this account in the Book of … Continue reading

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Breakfast of forgiveness

There is one more appearance of the resurrected Christ recorded in detail in the last chapter of John’s gospel because John was present along with Peter, Thomas, Nathanial, James and two other disciples he doesn’t name. It starts off with … Continue reading

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The Prover

Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks … Continue reading

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Is doubt just the other side of faith?

It’s been quite a day. Jesus, whom they took down from the cross, dead, and laid in a borrowed grave on Friday night was now, on the following Sunday, walking around making appearances to people. Appearing and disappearing; showing up … Continue reading

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Prophesy 101 with the resurrected Jesus

“Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” (Luke 24:18-19) Thus began one of the strangest recorded encounters following Christ’s resurrection. This was just a little … Continue reading

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This is God Territory

CATCH  ALERT  April 14, 2017  Attention: The Catch Family  A Catch Citizen’s granddaughter is missing.  Let’s galvanize the Catch community to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of Miriam Morris.   Description Miriam Morris is 18 years … Continue reading

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