Category Archives: deception

My Pretend Jesus

Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting  moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading

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About Barnacles and Masks

‘THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS ,  BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM  ME .” Matthew 15:8, NASB “Of all bad men, religious bad men are the worst.”  C.S. Lewis This singular verse is set in a series of … Continue reading

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Need a Physician?

And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 I am convinced that as strugglers who just happen … Continue reading

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Simply Golden

“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Luke 6:31, ESV – The Golden Rule  “Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then … Continue reading

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Wolves at the Front Gate

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”   Matthew  7:15, NIV I use my channel changer and I flip through the evil darkness that exists in the world.  Jesus clearly warns His flock … Continue reading

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