Blog – Page 6 – The Prodigal One

Elvis

May 23, 2021
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I was witnessing to a young man and asked him if he knew the King. Elvis was his reply. Jesus was mine. Jesus is the greatest man in history. He had no servants, yet they called him master. He had no degree, yet they called him teacher. He had no medicines, yet they called him healer. He had no army, yet kings feared him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime. Yet they crucified him. He was buried in a tomb, yet he lives today. He is the King of Glory (Psalm 24:8) His name is Jesus.

Shorty

May 16, 2021
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There was an inmate I was with in Oklahoma nicknamed Shorty. Shorty was in his 50’s, looked a little like Danny Devito and wasn’t much taller. Shorty and I worked in the kitchen together. I would try to talk Scripture with him from time to time. Shorty was far from accepting Christ when we started, but as we got to know each other a little better I could see him drawing closer. I was getting ready to go to the Thursday night Chapel service when I asked Shorty if he wanted to join me. A dejected Shorty looked up at me and then to the floor and said, “God would …..

A Mother’s Love

May 9, 2021
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1st Corinthians chapter 13 has been referred to as the “love” Chapter. The word “love” in the chapter could be replaced with Jesus, since John in his Gospel assures us that God is love. Approaching Mother’s Day I found myself thinking about a mother’s love. Honoring mothers I would like to substitute the word “love” with mother because a mother’s love gives us a glimpse of the love Jesus has for us. A mother’s love is a little Heaven on earth. Moms are patient, Moms are kind. Moms do not envy, they do not boast, they are not proud. Moms do not dishonor others, they are not self-seeking, they are not easily …..

On Our Knees

May 2, 2021
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When my friend was younger, he decided it would be fun to sneak up and scare his grandpa. When he arrived at grandpa’s house he found him on his knees praying. “Shouldn’t take long” my friend thought. Twenty minutes later Grandpa was still on his knees. It is written:“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,‘ every knee will bow before me;every tongue will acknowledge God.’” (Roman 14:11) For some of us it is our sin that brings us to our knees but the love for Christ is what keeps us there.

Home Sweet Home

April 25, 2021
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In the book of Luke Jesus gives us a glimpse of our eternal homes. Jesus tells us how a beggar died, and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. A rich man named Lazarus also died but was sent to Hades, where he was in torment and in agony in the fire. What a difference when our home is with Jesus. Right before my friend’s father went home, he smiled as his pastor read about Heaven’s streets of Gold hugged his family and peacefully went to sleep. Home is where your heart is. This man’s heart was with Jesus and now he is at his Heavenly home. Home sweet home.