The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:1-44 (paraphrasing some of the scripture). Lazarus, Mary, and Martha were siblings and friends of Jesus. Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was sick. 4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death; but [on the contrary it […]
I enjoy reading, but rarely lend books. Retrieving loaned books becomes a hassle. But when I lend a book, there are often comments about the things marked or written in the margins. My personal thoughts, references to other materials, use of black and red pens, highlighters, and whatever I […]
During a break room chat, I was confronted with a conversation that was biblically untrue. My initial thought was to ignore the conversation. I may have been caught off guard with the subject matter being boldly discussed in a break room setting. Or I may have wanted to […]
In the sanctification stage of my quest for eternity, I have failed. Sanctification is a function of the Holy Spirit, but that does not leave me void of obligation. I have an obligation to not willingly be distracted by sin. I am to cast down vain imaginations, resist temptations, and run to the Holy Spirit with all issues, short comings, and pitfalls designed to derail my progress.
