There were 2 things on my heart prior to the retreat – Mother Teresa and John the Baptist. First, God gave me a portrait of the Christian life through Mother Teresa as I had just finished reading the book, “Finding Calcutta” the weekend before the retreat. It’s a book that inspired me, but also disturbed […]
Who is Jesus to You? (John 1)
John 1:4-5, 14-17, 19-22, 29; 3:16-21 What are some common misconceptions about Jesus or wrong expectations that people place on him? Who is Jesus to you? What expectations do you have for Jesus when you approach him? Common misconceptions: Jesus as a vending machine, Jesus as the path to blessing and prosperity, Jesus as my friend […]
John 2:1-11 – Wedding at Cana – How to be a Spiritual Insider
Verse 3 states "They have no more wine." This phrase is a metaphor for life. This was a wedding day, the happiest day for many people. And on this most happy occasion, the wine ran out. Everything starts out with such promise, but in the end, life doesn’t deliver. The wine runs out. We are […]
John 1:15-34 – John the Baptist – The Secret to a Powerful Life
The goal of the gospel of John is John wants his readers to have life, spiritual life. I want you to learn how to study the bible for yourself to reach that same goal – spiritual life. As these bible studies go on, I envision me talking less and less and us having more and […]
Micah 6:8 and King David (Part 1 of 2)
Do you find it easy to hear the voice of God? Weeks like this past week, I find it hard to hear the voice of God. I need some therapy so I just want to vent a little about why it’s been a tough week. I work in the IT field and lately I’ve had […]
Micah 6:8 and King David (Part 2 of 2)
PART 2David certainly was a just king. 2 Sam 8:14-15 – “The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.” His acting justly had an impact not only in his personal relationships but across the entire society because of his position […]