Messy Worship Blog
Driven
"Immediately the Holy Spirit compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness. He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan." Mark 1:12 NLT ___ A couple years back, my husband told me about a book he was reading for his masters. It was called "Drive: The Surprising...
Last Words
And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20b NLT ___ For two summers as a young adult, I worked at a summer camp. The first summer I worked as a counselor, playing "big sister/momma/activities director" to a different group...
Take A Look
When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified. Matthew 27:31 NLT ___ I'm a fan of reading. In my humble opinion, the reason reading is awesome is because the reader...
My Hero The Villain
"Suddenly, Jesus' words flashed through Peter's mind: 'Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.' And he went away crying bitterly." Matthew 26:75 NLT ___ Some people are fans of a good "under dogs" story. If that's you, you root for the little guy!...
What Do You Have To Say For Yourself
"Well, aren't you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?" Matthew 26:62b NLT ___ Because I've decided that social media can have a positive influence in my life, I've been careful to only keep my feed fueled by people that will speak...
Breaking the Fourth Wall
"(let the reader understand)" Matthew 24:15b ESV ___ In order to construct a solid home, you must have four walls. Apparently the same holds true of a solid movie or play. There are three walls on stage - the left and right wings and the backdrop - and then an...
The Most Dangerous Game
Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be angry because I'm kind? Matthew 20:15 NLT ___ Lately on my Facebook feed, I've seen news articles pop up about dangerous new games that are trending among middle school and high school...
Spiritual Irritant
I assure you, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. Matthew 21:21a NLT ___ You know what IcyHot is, right? In case you don't, it's a gel-based pain reliever you can buy pretty much anywhere. There are at least a dozen...
5 Ways To Be In The Top 5%
"About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, 'Which of us is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?'" Matthew 18:1 NLT ___ Chapter 18 of the Gospel of Matthew opens with the disciples all wanting to know who would be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. If...
Though He Slay Me
She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.” (Matthew 15:27 NLT) Conviction. Where's yours? What's it in? What do you believe so deeply, so surely in that it's as much a part of you as your...
