by MJR | Nov 1, 2009 | Christianity, Faith
When we consider the greatness of God in our lives, we can see that our identity is based upon who God is and how he relates to each of us. So, does God care for us personally? I remember a song written several years ago: I have a maker He formed my heart Before even...
by MJR | Oct 27, 2009 | Christianity, Compromise, Subtle Lies
In Acts 20: 29,30 Paul warned the people of “fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them.” Twisted things. A friend of mine asked...
by MJR | Oct 26, 2009 | Christianity, Compromise, Focus on Living, Subtle Lies
This week I heard someone ask – “what is grace?” Someone responded that Grace is mercy. What is mercy? Mercy can be viewed as compassion or forgiveness. I receive mercy when I do not receive the punishment I deserve when I have done wrong. A judge can give me...
by MJR | Oct 24, 2009 | Christianity, Compromise, Focus on Living
As a kid I discovered the power of radio through the broadcast of what I think was called “Masterpiece Theatre”. The actors and sound effects helped my mind create pictures and scenes and expanded my imagination. What was a teenager doing listening to AM radio at...
by MJR | Oct 12, 2009 | Christianity, Faith, Focus on Living
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 A few weeks ago I met with a woman for a video project at the Teen Challenge center in Louisville called Priscilla’s Place. For the video, she...
by MJR | Sep 23, 2009 | Christianity, Focus on Living
As I stood in the hallway of a doctor’s office recently I was reminded of the line from Cool Hand Luke spoken to Paul Newman’s Luke by the Captain, ” What we have here is a failure to communicate. At the other end of the hall a family was being...
