Pondering Jesus

The Humble Conquerer

Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Aside from the “trouble” part, that verse is comforting, don’t you think? I grew up in church and heard that scripture many…

October 4, 2023

The Prodigal Wife

In case you’re not familiar with the book of Hosea, the first two chapters has the account of God speaking to His prophet, Hosea, instructing him to go and marry a “wife of harlotries”! Hosea 1:2 – When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, he said to him, “Go marry a prostitute who will bear…

September 20, 2023

Go Sit on the Couch!

James 4:1 – Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you? Go sit on the couch!—Those were her only words, but we knew we were in trouble! We’d stepped into forbidden territory: loud, prolonged arguments. Our parents wanted…

August 30, 2023