by MJR | Jan 15, 2021 | Fresh Start
A man I’ve known for nearly two decades once commented that he needed to “get some religion in his life” like me. I was reminded of just how many people want their own Jesus – defined the way they choose. Like my friend, some want just a little...
by MJR | Jan 14, 2021 | Fresh Start
Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying, I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; I said, I am driven away from your sight; Yet I shall again look upon your holy temple…Those who pay regard to vain idols...
by MJR | Jan 13, 2021 | Fresh Start
Yesterday I spoke with someone who was filled with fear of tomorrow and I didn’t hear much hope. Later in the day, I read of a number of people who lost their jobs on this same day. I am sure those are asking questions about tomorrow as well. Still, I think all...
by MJR | Jan 12, 2021 | Fresh Start
How many of us want to “have our cake and eat it too”? I’m a vegetarian, but I love bacon. I want to be in great physical condition and eat lots of ice cream. I want to learn to play the piano, but I do not want to practice. I want to have a great...
by MJR | Jan 11, 2021 | Fresh Start
When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the...
by MJR | Jan 8, 2021 | Fresh Start
When Jesus interacted with the people of His day, many of them had a hidden agenda of one kind or another. The religious leaders were constantly playing their game of “Gotcha”. The Samaritan woman wanted to keep her life hidden, but Christ was able to...
