Jesus reveals himself to Mary, not by identifying himself, but rather, by identifying her. He speaks her name, “Mary.” With new vision, she becomes the first witness to the resurrected Christ.

Jesus is the solution, lifted up, for all to see. We simply must repent and look to Him for salvation. What a gift, indeed!

When we bow to the idol of preference in our churches, we will, as the psalmist declares, be just like the idols we’ve made: mute, deaf, blind . . . dead. Oh, believer, let it not be so! Hear Him. See Him. Speak His praise. Worship the Lord!

If He was trustworthy to deliver the Israelites and if He was trustworthy to pay the penalty for our sin, we can trust Him to handle justice which is not just for our good, but for His glory.

We are servants of the Lord, we minister in the house of the Lord. We are His people whom He loves. We should want to praise Him!

God’s goodness is so majestic not simply because it is impressive, but because God uses it to bless others.

When we use the filter of self-satisfaction and self-righteousness we don’t fool anyone except ourselves and we deny ourselves the experience of the goodness of God.

My friends, it is easy to condemn but our message of optimistic hope engages people who struggle with relationships.

Psalm 91: 15 “I will be with him in trouble”. Embrace this truth as you live by faith.

God is greater than any threat. Remember the God who sees every event in our lives is also the God who hears every prayer.