Category Archives: Faith

Why We Underestimate Ourselves—and Why God Doesn’t

Posted on August 29, 2026 by salooper57

You and I are ideas – God’s ideas – whose time is yet to come. When it does, everyone will be amazed—and no one more than you and me! Continue reading →

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I Am the Resurrection (Part 1) – John 11:1-16

Posted on August 26, 2026 by salooper57

In the first century, every Jew understood what resurrection is, even those who denied it was a real thing. Resurrection was the end-of-the-age, God-staged event in which all people who have ever lived come back to life. How could Jesus claim to be that? Continue reading →

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The Trial Defense that Got Stephen Killed (Acts 7)

Posted on August 22, 2026 by salooper57

The Jerusalem temple was destroyed in 70 A.D. by the Roman general Titus, but that was not what Jesus was talking about. He understood that a new temple would be available before then. Continue reading →

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Jesus said: “I Am the Door” (John 10:1-10)

Posted on August 19, 2026 by salooper57

When Eddie came to Jesus, he thought that having fun was a thing of the past. From now on it would be Bible reading, prayer, and boring church services until he died and went to heaven. Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd 2 (John 10:11-18)

Posted on August 16, 2026 by salooper57

Being mistaken for my brother was one thing. Being confused with the dog was another. (It’s true that we both had big feet and voracious appetites, and as I got older and let my hair and beard grow, I started to look like him. But still…) Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t He Just Say No? (Acts 7)

Posted on August 15, 2026 by salooper57

Why not deny the allegations, expose the false witnesses, and get back to life and ministry? When the high priest asked if the charges were true, why did Stephen not answer, “No”? Why launch into a rambling sermon on the history of Israel? Continue reading →

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When Jesus Looks at You, What Does He See?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by salooper57

Jesus was neither maudlin nor manipulative. When he looked at people, he saw them for who they really were and responded appropriately. Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd, Part 1 (John 10)

Posted on August 7, 2026 by salooper57

Now, when did Jesus tell them? Where can you find that in the Bible? He told a woman in Samaria that he was the Messiah. But when did he tell these Judean leaders that he was their messiah? Continue reading →

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The Light of the World, John 8:12 (video)

Posted on July 31, 2026 by salooper57

The Christian life was never about God making you more successful or more comfortable or healthier where you are. It is about taking you where you can be what you were made to be. Continue reading →

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The Art of Living Backwards

Posted on July 25, 2026 by salooper57

the most important thing in your life happened in someone else’s life. Continue reading →

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