The Haughty Worshiper The arrogant worshiper is a self-made man. He reviews himself, likes what he sees, and gives himself a pat on the back for setting higher goals, choosing the narrow road, working harder, taking advantage of opportunities, making something of himself, and being exceptional. The arrogant worshiper is also a self-righteous man. He looks into the mirror … More We, who are most humbled, dance best!
In Jesus’ day, meals were public proclamations of kinship and association. Those interested in climbing certain social ladders and maintaining a proper public imaged were most careful with whom they ate and drank. However, throughout the Gospels, Jesus was quite pleased to spend time with inglorious nobodies and notorious sinners. Hear the testimony of Mark: And as he reclined at table in … More Inglorious Nobodies and Notorious Sinners
The great teacher of wisdom wrote, “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider that God has made the one as well as the other.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) For many of us, these are tremendously good days. Physically, we find ourselves in the best shape of our life. Mentally, we are growing in knowledge and wisdom. Relationally, … More Secret Contentment
Unfathomable Grace 