2 Timothy 3:2 “For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,” An article in The New York Times written by a law professor at San Francisco University described divorce as an expression of “radical self-love.” Far from being the Continue Reading…
Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me….” A group of Indians were walking by Mother Teresa when they saw her hugging a leper. One of the men commented, “I wouldn’t Continue Reading…
John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be….” We yield our will at Gethsemane and decide to “pick up our cross and follow.” Self-denial and cross-bearing are far from once-and-done entities. We’re presented with the opportunity to follow Jesus every day, actually, every Continue Reading…
Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Had there been no Gethsemane, there would have been no Calvary. Gethsemane thrust Jesus into the once-and-for-all crucible of decision. Gethsemane—where sorrow pummeled him to the ground with Continue Reading…
Mark 8:34 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” en·ti·tle·ment: the fact of having a right to something. There’s been a lot of talk these days about “entitlements” and “entitlement reform” in our country. Most would agree that Continue Reading…