Sometimes we just have to dig a little to find beautiful meanings hidden just under the surface of the Bible. John 19:41 is one of those verses. It tells us that Jesus was buried in a “new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid” (NIV). Continue reading “What Does it Mean That Jesus Was Buried in a New Tomb?”
He Touches Your Feet
When my wife came to Australia as a young adult, she had to attend English classes. She did these classes with a mixture of people from Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
In one of these classes she was sitting next to a young man from the Middle East, and for some reason, to get his attention, she tapped his foot with her own foot. She was completely taken aback at how furious he became at her! Continue reading “He Touches Your Feet”
The Leader is the Chief Sacrificer
My mother was the chief sacrifice in our family. She was a little lady, seemingly unimportant to others. There was nothing outstanding about her at first glance. Most people wouldn’t have looked twice at her. But she gave everything for her husband and her two boys. And by everything, I mean everything. Continue reading “The Leader is the Chief Sacrificer”
How to Travel Lightly Through the World
There’s two kinds of travellers: those that pride themselves on packing as little as possible, and those who pack as much as they’re allowed. I must confess to being one of the latter! Continue reading “How to Travel Lightly Through the World”
The Words That Make God Gag
The Bible tells us that there are some words that make God gag. You know what gagging is, right? It’s also called “retching.” It’s that awful, violent feeling just before you throw up. This isn’t something nice to even write about! Continue reading “The Words That Make God Gag”
If You Want to Find Jesus, Don’t Look Within
Many people want to find Jesus, but they look for him in the wrong places. If you want to find Jesus, don’t look within yourself. Continue reading “If You Want to Find Jesus, Don’t Look Within”
Why Did Jesus Bless all the Wrong People?
It often seems like Jesus blesses all the wrong people! We all want to be blessed, don’t we? Continue reading “Why Did Jesus Bless all the Wrong People?”
How to Measure Your Success in Life
Everyone wants to be successful. No one wants to be a failure, so how do you measure your success in life? Continue reading “How to Measure Your Success in Life”
How Jesus Sees You When You’re Down
How does Jesus see you when you’re down? You know how you see yourself: as alone, worthless, unloved and unlovable, and basically as a failure. But the important thing is not how you see yourself, but how Jesus sees you. Because if you can allow how Jesus sees you to become your reality, then you can get through anything! Continue reading “How Jesus Sees You When You’re Down”