The Provocation The crowd that cheered "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday was the very same crowd who would be screaming "Crucify Him!" that following Friday. Popularity is a very fickle god. Scripture "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matthew 21:9). Point to Ponder Don't be impressed by the crowds or how … Continue reading Palm Sunday – Mar. 29th
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Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 29th
"All my fountains are in you." (Psalm 87:7). In 1960, Otto Preminger provoked controversy with his movie Exodus. Based on Leon Uris' novel, it provides a fictional account of Jewish refugees emigrating to Palestine after WWII. The film concludes with the bodies of a young European Jewish girl and an Arab man, both murder victims, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 29th
Lent Day 39 – Mar. 28th
The Provocation We love "self-care", but the Bible calls for "self-denial." One feeds the ego; the other starves it so the spirit can breathe. Scripture "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30). Point to Ponder As we stand on the edge of Holy Week, ask yourself: What is left of "me" that is … Continue reading Lent Day 39 – Mar. 28th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 28th
"When you reach the edge of the Jordan's waters, go and stand in the river." (Joshua 3:8) The guest speaker spoke on the wisdom of trusting God and "stepping into the river." He told of a pastor who trusted God and chose to speak the truths of the Bible in a sermon despite the new … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 28th
Lent Day 38 – Mar. 27th
The Provocation We tend to be terrified of death. But for the believer, death isn't a period; it's a comma. Scripture "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:55) Point to Ponder The "thought police" use the fear of death to keep people in line. But when you … Continue reading Lent Day 38 – Mar. 27th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 27th
"Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. (Ephesians 4:25). A man was adept at beating his personal traffic tickets by lying. When he appeared before various judges in court, he would tell the same tale: "I broke up with my girlfriend … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 27th
No Thought Police 