This is not my normal way of introducing myself and, as I said in my previous posts in the “I am _____” series, I have never introduced myself by saying, “I am Thomas” or “I am Mary” so it is safe to assume I will not start introducing myself by saying, “I am Samuel.” To clear up any misunderstandings that may come from this post; my name is (more…)
When we love our neighbour by meeting their needs, we shine a light on ourselves. When we love our neighbour by meeting their needs in Jesus’ name, we shine the light on Jesus.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water IN MY NAME [Jesus] because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.” Mark 9:41 (NIV)
This not my normal way of introducing myself. As a matter of fact I have never, until today, introduced myself by saying “I am Mary.” To clear up any misunderstandings that may come from this introduction; my name is (more…)
It hurts and it should. It may be my hurt or it may be someone else’s hurt that I observe, but it hurts, and it should. Still, we try to avoid it or at least address it as quickly as possible and move on. Logic does not play into it or (more…)