I love this quote from Rich Stearn. It is an updated version of something Jesus said. “For I was hungry, while you had all you needed. I was thirsty, but you drank bottled water. I was a stranger, and you wanted me deported. I needed clothes, but you needed more clothes. I was sick, and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Food For Thought
Posted: 29th May 2011 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'Matthew 25:35', 'Rich Stearn', Jesus, quote
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An Answer or a Savior?
Posted: 17th April 2010 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'Andre Crouch', 'Jesus Is The Answer', Answer, Jesus, Savior
I’ve been turning this around in my mind all day, so I’m posing the question here. What are you most looking for in life, an answer or a savior? It seems the Christian community has for a long time presented itself and Jesus as an answer, The answer, no doubt. Andre Crouch even wrote a [...]
Jesus Wept
Posted: 28th June 2009 by Uncle Luther in Current EventsTags: 'Ed McMahon', 'Farrah Fawcett', 'Michael Jackson', death, Jesus, mourn, wept
This week has been a whirlwind of celebrity deaths. Death always reminds us of our own mortality and causes us to enter a mood of deep reflection on the mysteries of life, but when a celebrity dies there is a communal feeling of loss and the questions and reflections seem to be amplified. The fact [...]
10 Christian Phrases That Need To Be Excommunicated
Posted: 21st June 2009 by Uncle Luther in Humor, Sacred CowsTags: 'prayer life', 'quiet time', 'sermon on the mount', 'small group', blessed, Christian, church, Jesus, walk
I have read through the Sermon on The Mount more times than any other part of the Bible. The teaching and the thinking are so rich and revolutionary, it beckons me when I need a good lesson on thinking more about God’s Kingdom than my own. This particular time, I was using “The Message” translation, [...]
Christ Still Lives
Posted: 12th April 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: Christ, Easter, Jesus, passion, resurrection
For at least a week, from Palm Sunday to Easter, most followers of Christ have focused, or tried to focus on the events of the week of the Passion. For those who celebrate Lent, this focus has lasted about 40 days. During this time of year, we reflect on what Christ’s life means to us. [...]
What Should I Do With This Jesus?
Posted: 10th April 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: crucifixion, Easter, Jesus, Messiah, Pilate
Pontius Pilate first asked this poignant question on the day Jesus or Nazareth was crucified, and the question still vexes hearers today. Because of His teachings, His life and the events surrounding His death, all must eventually contend with what they believe about this great man. At issue is the absurdity of His claims. Unlike [...]