Tag Archives: Jesus

A Symbol Divided Should Fall

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Joe Chambers

I’ve asked my good friend Jamie Greening to write a guest blog for me this week. Jamie is a writer, thinker, and a man who is walking a long obedience in the same direction—with Jesus. He wrote a very good … Continue reading →

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Confession is Good for the Soul

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Joe Chambers

…and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 5:8 The Cat in the Hat is a children’s book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and first published in … Continue reading →

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Averted Vision

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, or loose the cords of Orion? Job 38:31 For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. But you may not look directly … Continue reading →

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Mercy Me

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion; for we are many.” Mark 5:9 Ever have an enemy? When I was in high school I dated the town bully’s ex-girlfriend. How smart was that? … Continue reading →

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Born Again, Really?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he … Continue reading →

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Ask Me About My Soul

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Joe Chambers

Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 I walked down a busy street in the rain to a coffee house to warm my body and settle … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Formation

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Joe Chambers

 I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheel.  Jeremiah 18:3 Dad, I am concerned about my spiritual formation. The desire is there, the plan and execution is lacking. What would you suggest … Continue reading →

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Listen to an old Song and Smile

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Joe Chambers

“When you sing, you pray twice.” ~Saint Augustine You may not know this, but I surprised my wife on our wedding day by singing to her. When the preacher had everyone bow their heads in prayer my brother left his … Continue reading →

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One Simple Truth to Help You Sleep

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Joe Chambers

It may the devil or it may be the Lord But you’re gonna have to serve somebody. ~Bob Dylan A few years ago there was an article about what is destroying family life in America. The article was not about … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Shepherd

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Joe Chambers

He maketh me lie down in green pastures.~ King David My shepherd makes me lie down because I don’t want to lie down. I am hell-bent on controlling everyone or thing in my sphere of influence. Every morning when I … Continue reading →

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