Tag Archives: Jesus

The Coming Joy-mageddon

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“And from Jesus Christ…the ruler of the kings of the earth.”               Revelation 1:5 When we hear “kings,” we think about the sphere of government or politics because in our day power tends to be divided up into different spheres — … Continue reading →

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The Last Meal

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”  Luke 22:15-16 And in … Continue reading →

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Faith to Finish

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.  Hebrews 12:1 I’ve finished three full marathons (26.2 miles) and almost 20 Half Marathons. At the start … Continue reading →

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Hattie’s Song

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”~ Jesus The bedraggled man sat in my office and tried to wet his lips, but his tongue … Continue reading →

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Is It Worth It?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Joe Chambers

They sing a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation; you … Continue reading →

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What is Soul Care Really?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Soul Care is an exciting adventure in our spiritual lives bearing tremendous fruit, countering the perspective some have that more important missions are before us. I am witnessing in my own life and many who come here how significant this … Continue reading →

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People of the Towel

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Joe Chambers

There is a remarkable difference in the way a philanthropist gives money and the way an investor gives away money. A philanthropist gives away from an abundance he or she already has received and they don’t expect a return on … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Easter

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“…You were bought at a price.”             I Cor. 6:20 One day a little girl was combing her mother’s hair leaned over and said, Momma, you know I love you don’t you?  The mother said … Continue reading →

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Kneeling to Love

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joe Chambers

He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.  John 13:5 Our culture is obsessed with upgrading. How many of us work hard to … Continue reading →

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Your Bones Are Showing

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Joe Chambers

When my father came over here penniless with $100 sewn into his underwear, thank God some well-meaning liberal didn’t come put his arm around him and say, ‘Let me take care of you.’ ~Senator Ted Cruz Being a liberal is … Continue reading →

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