Monthly Archives: April 2019

Pondering John 4:1-7. I like her. I like her a lot. She has a bad reputation. She’s been rejected and hurt. She’s lonely. She’s feisty. She’s bold and breaks boundaries. She’s honest. She is curious and ask questions, but will quickly change the subject when confronted. She’s a broken woman yet she is strong. HerContinue reading “I Like Her”

Pondering John 3:22-30. For many years, I have had the joy of serving alongside pastors and teachers who are committed to Christ and His Word. I’ve entertained many in my home. I’ve vacationed with several. I’ve shared the extremely close quarters of mission trips with a few. I have witnessed their words and actions behindContinue reading “Telling it Like it Is”

Pondering John 3:16-21. Good news! Great news! Marvelous news! God gave, at great expense, His one and only Son to the undeserving. Why? Because of His extravagant love. God’s desire is to rescue and save us from ourselves. His heart responds to our brokenness with the cure that brings wholeness and holiness. And there isContinue reading “Good and Bad News”

Pondering John 3:1-15. Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He was a man with many credentials. Jewish. Religious. A member of the Sanhedrin, the highest legal, legislative and judicial branch of the Jews. And a highly respected, educated teacher of the Scriptures. But JesusContinue reading “New Birth”

Pondering John 2:13-25. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. A little background: Passover was an annual event celebrating the ancient story of Israel’s rescue from cruel slavery inContinue reading “Lion and Lamb”