Sunday, Pastor Mike Atkins--- Do Not Be Afraid

 FROM LUKE 5

JESUS CALLS HIS FIRST DISCIPLES

5 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.:

A Blessed Easter From Jackson and Me at the Hitching Post

JACKSON IS SIMPLY WILD ABOUT THE SCENT OF AZALEAS! So at this time of year, he and I have double reasons to be joyful: First, Christ is risen from the dead and has finished his work of salvation offered to the world and anyone who takes this incredible free gift of eternal life. Second spring and azaleas are here in full, fragrant bloom to celebrate with us in living technicolor. Plus, the sun is finally shining!
    

Good Friday, Who Put Jesus On the Cross?

 SATAN IS NOT THE EXPLANATION FOR CALVARY.

 DIVINE LOVE BETWEEN THE SON AND THE FATHER IS THE REASON FOR THE CRUCIFIXION. AND THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION THAT FOLLOWS.

Holy Week, Iconic Symbols Still Standing

UPDATE: NOTRE DAME'S DESTRUCTION WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT AND LACK OF UPKEEP

THE GREAT NOTRE DAME FIRE OF PARIS, 2019. SAVED FROM THE WORST BY FIREFIGHTERS.

Symbols of antiquity and Christianity, but only symbols of the real thing:  The salvation of the world by the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ for anyone who accepts His free gift of Grace.

Meanwhile on a more mundane level, is this horrific fire symbolic of  the continuing downward spiral of a once great country?

Pastor John Piper: Will There Be A Rapture? From 1 Thessalonians 4

From Desiring God.

Good Life Advice From the Stream

Sunday With Piper: Should Christians Celebrate Interracial Marriage?

PASTOR JOHN PIPER preaches on interracial marriage from a Bible perspective. Listen and learn. READ IT.