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His Father Saw Him And Was Filled With Compassion For Him
The heart of God the father is reflected in the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:20 says ‘while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.’ That was an awesome act of grace and mercy after the son had thrown away all his inheritance in another country. In today’s world it would be like a son…
The Father of the Prodigal Son
This week I’ll be talking about the Father heart of God. One of the greatest examples of the Father’s heart is found in Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. This son demanded his inheritance early in life, squandered it in a wild lifestyle, and came back to his Dad in humility. The real power of this story is not the humility of the son, but the grace of the father. The Father extended grace, undeserved favor, to his long lost…
Father’s Day Can Mean Restoration
This weekend we’ll be celebrating Father’s Day. For many fathers and sons this day will be a challenge because of broken relationships. Broken relationships will stand in the way of true celebration. I want every father and son to know that God can restore a broken relationship. God’s heart is the heart of the forgiving Father in the story of the prodigal son. It is the heart of humble son who came back to his father after squandering all he…
Embrace Encouragement
Everyone needs encouragement. None of us is immune to the effects of daily circumstances that can discourage and depress. But we often need a spiritual protein bar to get beyond it. As believers in Jesus Christ, we don’t have to live in discouragement. We don’t have to embrace depression. In fact Jesus gave us a divine protein bar through His power, His Spirit, His gifts, and His people that energize us to overcome every discouragement standing before us. His gifts…
Sow Encouragement in Other’s Lives
The day is off to a hectic start and you’ve got some things on our mind. You may need a little encouragement today. Encouragement is a powerful aspect of the good news of the gospel. The Bible says in Heb. 3:13 we are to “encourage one another daily.” Yes it says ‘daily’!! We need daily encouragement, daily good news to keep on in the faith and face the challenges of the day. A great way to be encouraged is to…
You Have Everything You Need
Well, you’re starting off your day wondering if you’ve got what it takes to succeed, or to even survive the challenges you face. You may be looking at your day thinking you need a full dose of God to make it today, but you see your glass as only half full. I want you to know today that your glass is not ½ full, it’s full of Him. If you have Jesus in your heart and have been filled with…
Be Encouraged!
It’s the start of another busy day in your world. You’re headed out today to important meetings, to make critical decisions for family or business, or facing challenges to your faith. It’s another day not much different from yesterday or last week. You need encouragement to take on the day. Encouragement is powerful tool embraced in the gospel of Jesus Christ and most of us are desperate for it! Paul constantly encouraged the believers to keep on in the faith.…
Try Crossfire, a Place to Experience the Father’s Heart
All this week I‘ve been encouraging you on the Father’s Heart. It is the heart of grace, compassion, love and affection toward you. The Father wants you to not only have faith in Him but to experience relationship with Him. If you’re looking for a church home, a place where you can experience the Father’s Heart, try our church in Centennial, Colorado. We have vibrant worship and dance and a great children’s ministry. We offer a strong message of grace…
The Father Has Affection For You
Did you know that the Father God actually has affection for you today? Jesus says in John 16:26-27 that, “The Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.” The word “love” in this scripture is phileo, meaning to have relational affection and tenderness toward someone. The Father has affection and tenderness toward you today. As you drive to work, have a cup of coffee, or read the newspaper, know that He…
Do You Have a Father-Son or Father-Daughter Relationship with the Father?
The apostle Paul brought the revelation of grace to the church. His writings revealed the heart of the Father under the new covenant of faith and grace. He opens each of his letters with that heart, often with a greeting to all the saints using words like “grace”, “mercy”, and “peace”. In 2nd Timothy chapter 1 Paul greets Timothy with the words “to my dear son”. Paul had a close relationship with Timothy. Timothy was his spiritual son in the…
God as Shepherd
It’s that time of the year when the sheep herders of Colorado are getting ready to bring their sheep to lush meadows of the mountains. The shepherd will live all day, everyday of the summer in the high country with their sheep; protecting them from predators, bringing them to the lush meadows to feed, and keeping them together in relationship with him. Jesus likens himself to a shepherd; one who cares for, nurtures, protects and guides those entrusted to Him.…
God Is Not Angry With You
Is God the Father angry with you today? Is He punishing you for a wrong you have committed? Your answer will depend upon your view of God the Father. If you see Him as a hard task master, as an angry disciplinarian, as a boss doing your annual performance review, you may answer “yes.” But if your view is scripturally accurate, you will see God the Father as you see Jesus. Jesus said “If you have seen me, you have…