Tag Archives: Jesus

The Power of Love

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Joe Chambers

In 1985, Huey Lewis and The News released a hit single called The Power of Love. The song put them on the map of pop culture of the eighties. I’m not a huge fan of the song, but I looked … Continue reading →

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Living the With-God Life (part two)

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Joe Chambers

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:9 God is madly in love with you, and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it. You are His beloved. Do you … Continue reading →

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Living the With-God Life (part one)

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Joe Chambers

…Abide in me and my words abide in you…John 15:7 My son Caleb’s favorite musical group is Switchfoot. He played that music often when he lived with us before he married. He has been to many of their concerts. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Curious or Critical?

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Joe Chambers

“I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant” – Alan Greenspan I saw an interview where the reporter asked a celebrity what … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Joe Chambers

When they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” John 2v3 Most thirty-something singles who attend a wedding at some point imagine their wedding day.  Is this happening for Jesus as he … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Darkness

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Joe Chambers

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.  Matthew 27v45 On February 14th, 1884, Theodore Roosevelt lost his beloved mother and, a few hours later, lost the love of his life, Alice, after giving birth … Continue reading →

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Grace in the Garden

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Joe Chambers

(Jesus) threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not what I want but what you want.” Matthew 26:39 We all will go through a time of deep … Continue reading →

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Inside-Out Living

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Joe Chambers

“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. - Jesus This week a man came by my study at the church. I was the only one there. He looked familiar, … Continue reading →

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Love Hurts

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Joe Chambers

“Ministry that costs nothing accomplishes nothing.” – John Henry Jowett A man is thinking about leaving his wife because she is difficult. He is correct. She is a very harsh woman. But we pray together, and I listen, and he stays with … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Politics

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Joe Chambers

Many Christians I talk to suggest that maybe we shouldn’t talk about or get involved in politics at all. It is just too divisive. My experience is that it is only divisive if I disagree with you. In other words, … Continue reading →

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