As the chosen 12 gathered together for the supper that would become known as the “last supper,” they were far from having it all together. Resentment was harbored in some hearts, arrogance in others. And not a single one of them were about to wash any dirty, stinky feet! A servant’s heart they did not possess. Jesus knew their hearts.…
Tag: Compassion
God Has Forgiven You
Ephesians 4:32 says, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” I greatly admire parents and what they do. It is no easy task to raise kids in the world we live in. This came to my realization when I was babysitting the other day. The two children I was…
The Wonderfully Simple Gospel
In Matthew chapter 23 Jesus takes on the religious hucksters of His day. They were packaging their religion in a bundle of rules and loading people down like so many pack animals. (See The Message by Peterson) Jesus met their false religion by inviting people to take His easy yoke and enjoy His peace. He summarized true religion as feeding…