Tag «Jesus»

Jesus Has Left The Building

After Elvis would finish performing at one of his concerts, his fans would be left cheering for more, hoping that he would come back on stage to sing another song.  Then the P.A. announcer would make the statement, “Elvis has left the building.”  That was the cue to the fans that the concert was over …

WWJL – What Would Jesus “Like”

In 1995, Joan Osborne released a song that asked the question, “What if God was one of us?”  Every time I heard this song play on the radio, I would think to myself, and frequently answer aloud to the radio, “He was!  In the person of Jesus” (John 1:14). Can I have your imagination for …

If Jesus Couldn’t, Why Do We Think We Can?

Expectations have much to do with our contentment.  Those who place unrealistic expectations upon themselves are generally discouraged, and feel as though they are a failure.  I’m convinced that if people had proper expectations, they would not be so soon moved to discouragement, depression, and despair.  An obvious step to “reeling in” our expectations is …

A Resurrection Quiz

Every year, around Christmas and Easter, I am made aware of just how little people really know about the birth and resurrection of Jesus.  Two of the most important events in the history of this world, and central to the Christian faith, are only vaguely known by people who claim to be followers of Jesus.  …