Grab hold

Matthew 11:2-12: When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”             Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:  The blind receive sight, the […]

Understand and trust

I once was leading a group session as a counselor at an adolescent treatment facility. There were about a dozen kids in the group.  We were outside on a deck between two buildings.  There were two brothers in the group – 16, 17 years old.  One of them had been in the facility for several […]

Now that he’s alive

Look with me at the last chapter of the gospel of John. It’s not merely an interesting add-on.  This chapter is an important bridge from the facts of Jesus’ life, teaching, death & resurrection to our lives. John 21:1-19 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and […]

The case of the mysterious revelation (part 2)

(Please read part 1 below) What was God going to do with them? The detective investigated, examined evidence and clues, consulted experts, theorized, followed leads – but he was stumped.  He couldn’t solve the mystery.  So, finally, he just watched.  He set up a stake out and watched.  He watched what God did.   God […]