Tag Archives: Jesus

Reflections on Luke 11:14-54

Posted on September 27, 2025 by julieannseeksharpe

Jesus isn’t holding his tongue.v29 this is an evil generationv39 (to a guy who just invited him to dinner!) inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Jesus tells the pharisees what he thinks of them–shocking candor. Then … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Know Everything?

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Corey Sharpe

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being … Continue reading →

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Should We Trust Elected Officials?

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.  When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of … Continue reading →

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80 Year Old Methodist Rules That Can Save Churches 

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

“…doing no harm, avoiding evil of every kind…” “…doing good of every possible sort, and as far as possible to all.”  The early Methodists were well known for small groups of people who helped one another grow in Christ, by … Continue reading →

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Can Churches Perform Miracles?

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. – John 14:12 I’m trying to imagine … Continue reading →

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The Compassion of Judas Iscariot

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

The name of Judas Iscariot went down to the pages of history as the man who betrayed Jesus. Luke attributes this to Satan.  Matthew and Mark say it was because of greed.  John points to both, and also adds theft as a motivation (John 12:1-8).  I think if we could travel back in time to […]

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Does God Go to Church?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

“My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” – Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46 Whenever people gather (in person or online) in Jesus’ name, God is present among them. But in the Bible God reveals his power and glory in … Continue reading →

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Are There Zombies in the Church?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Several years ago a parishioner recommended that I watch The Walking Dead. I found season 1 mildly entertaining, but could never … Continue reading →

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Is This Guy Homeless?

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed, and are roughly treated, and are homeless…1 Corinthians 4:11 Currently I am without transportation. I have 3 cars in working condition but I cannot drive them. … Continue reading →

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Humiliation at Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading →

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