Monthly Archives: June 2013

Life-spark: Obedience is fuel for a miracle. – John 2:5-10 Jesus did His first recorded miracle at a wedding. Weddings were very important in the Jewish culture. They were actually a week-long celebration, filled with joy and laughter and wine. … Continue reading →

Life-spark: God’s timing is always perfect. John 2:1-4 I was born almost two months premature. My dad, who has a good sense of humor, saw me, skin and bones, and said to the nurse, “Put him back in. He’s not … Continue reading →

Life-spark: God knows you completely. – John 1:43-51 When my son Jeremy was eleven, I took him archery hunting. I attracted the attention of a monster bull elk and it stopped only twenty yards from him. “Dad, I was scared! … Continue reading →

Life-spark: God is looking at you through the lens of your potential in Christ. – John 1:4 There is a certain gesture where a person points to himself, then points two fingers at his own eyes, and then points to … Continue reading →

Life-spark: Live a “come and see” life. – John 1:39-46 Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist. When John pointed out Jesus as “the Lamb of God,” Andrew and a friend began to tail Jesus like two detectives. Jesus’ … Continue reading →

Life-spark: Being humble is being more alive. John 1:24-36 Ten years ago God was teaching me how to get free from myself. He revealed to me that I was living a self-centered and self-absorbed life. For two years, I said … Continue reading →

Life-spark: A great life makes God plain as day. – John 1:15-23 John the Baptist was causing quite a stir in Israel. Throngs were going to hear him speak and be baptized by him. It’s nice when people think highly … Continue reading →

Life-spark: God offers fresh shots at life. – John 1:12-16 I admit it.  I’ve been known to “take a mulligan” in golf.  A mulligan is a gracious second chance – a new shot at doing things right.  And although a … Continue reading →