Glorified!

When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him.  John 13:31 (NIV) A.W. Tozer spoke of paradoxes in the Christian life and faith.  When we look carefully the Bible is full of them.  Jesus is overwhelmed with the weight of emotion that comes over Him. ... Continue Reading →

Safe From Dark Hours #Closer to Jesus

"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.’  John 12:27 (NIV) The Shepherd Who is gathering, teaching, and caring for His beloved flock is brought close to His dark hour.  He knows that His life... Continue Reading →

Bad That Happens #Trust #Jesus #God

So then he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead, and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him."  John 11:14-15 (NIV) What are our ears hearing?  Do we hear Jesus saying He was glad that He was not there?  Does He not... Continue Reading →

Why Suffer? #pain #suffering #Jesus #God

"Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  John 9:3 (NIV) We all experience some difficult times.  We all have gone through times of tragedy or loss.  Are we to think that God does not see these painful situations? ... Continue Reading →

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