I read this yesterday and it’s been ruminating ever since: Because he [Jesus] himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 The thing that hit me was how I (and maybe you) often under appreciate the fact that Jesus was tempted while on earth. After [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Familiarity & Help
Posted: July 1, 2010 by dennarr in ChristianityTags: Christianity, God, Grace, Jesus, Sin
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Recollection
Posted: June 25, 2010 by dennarr in Adoption, Christianity, Family, Kids, LifeTags: Christianity, Family, God, Jesus, Kids, Life
It’s cool how the small things cause you to remember stuff from your past – both good and, well, not-so-good. In my new role as a foster father (not-soon-enough adoptive father!), the other day, Sam & I were cleaning up the side of the house and we were “team sweeping” the leaves and stuff – [...]
Constant Confirmation
Posted: May 6, 2010 by dennarr in ChristianityTags: Christianity, God, God's Love, God's Promises, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Salvation, Surrender, Worship
What an amazing day yesterday – I’ll write about it at some point…I’m still processing it all. One thing is certain: My amazement never stops at how God constantly confirms His love, care, direction, … This song played several times yesterday and, this morning, I read the passage from Romans.
This whacked me yesterday: “What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Not at all!” -Romans 3:3-4 Now, replace the “faith” references with love, hope, peace, grace, forgiveness, kindness,…you get the picture. God is so unlike me. Hallelujah, He’s unlike me! Maranatha!
Hel-lo. My Name Is Den-nis.
Posted: April 16, 2010 by dennarr in Christianity, Family, LifeTags: Christianity, God's Promises, Jesus, Life
OK. Please read the post title again in your best robot voice…that will lend to the theme here. Ever had one of those days – or maybe weeks? I have – I guess we all do. The other day, I found myself in robot mode. You know, where in spite of the junk that’s going [...]
HE IS RISEN INDEED!!! x Happy Resurrection Day!
Good Friday
Posted: April 2, 2010 by dennarr in ChristianityTags: God's Love, Good Friday, Jesus, Salvation
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. 1 Peter 2:24 x To The Cross Jason Ingram | Paul Baloche Where can I go but to the cross To the cross For there my shame You have washed away Where can I [...]
