Peter was offended that His Lord Whom he adored Abased Himself to wash their feet. And he to Christ implored: Never shalt Thou wash my feet– That is a servant’s task! Thou art our Lord and Master. Omit me, Lord, I ask. Christ’s answer silenced Peter: If I don’t wash your feet You cannot be […]
“He Who was sinless was made sin for us.” Turning depravity into salvation For sinners deserving only damnation. Who but Jehovah could plan such a thing, Jehovah of Hosts, the conquering King. It pleased Him to sacrifice His only Son Because of His love for the wholly undone; He loved us and changed us by […]
Andy put on a hat just like Father—and helped to get the tools: hammer, ruler, pencil, square and saw. Andy knew where to find them all. Father began to measure the boards. “Can you get the nails, Andy?” Andy nodded. He knew just the size they would need. “Yes, those will work well. Now let’s […]
There in the darkness did I lay, In the pit of mire and clay. The darkness was so cold and deep, And to my soul then did it creep. The presence of one else was near, It chilled my bones with sick’ning fear. It’s cruel voice did drown my soul. He came to me, I […]
Come be my bride,” a young man asks, his face glowing with anticipation. “Ummm, sure I guess,” the young lady replies, never looking up, her mind still intent on the sewing project at hand. Under normal circumstances, a young man and woman who have developed a relationship of love and respect for one another would […]
Father, forgive. They know not what they do: Some of my own were drawn into this snare, Not knowing that for them I give my life— For all my people I this cross do bear. My earthly ties are severed now, So Mary, go with John; As son and mother you’ll be known While life […]
Though I attain great learning And many tongues can speak, I’ve mastered all philosophies And still new concepts seek… Though I, a first class artist Get all the world’s acclaim; I craft the greatest sculptures, Each painting brings me fame… Though a king or ruler Have pow’r ne’er known before; My word is […]
Come with me to Calvary To see the Suffering One. Jesus Christ, God’s Son. His pain and anguish, so intense; Alone He bears God’s wrath; Forsaken, though He’s done no wrong, He walks God’s chosen path. It is for you and me He hangs In utmost agony Atoning with each drop of blood, From sin […]
Mark 7:36 About two thousand years ago in a town some six miles south of Jerusalem a baby was born in a stable. His earthly parents called him Jesus, the name given to them by an angel. I would like to look at what He said and the message He wanted proclaimed, as the first […]
The Bible is a good thing to read and study. However, for a person who has never opened one, the length of it may be daunting. When you run across this person at work or school, it would be a good thing for you to point out certain passages. Beginning at Genesis 1:1 and ending […]