Two oxen bound by the beck and tied together under a wooden bar. Wherever one moves, the other one must follow. They share the burden and carry the loads together. There is no escape for the strapped animals – they will stay together, no matter what, unless their master sets them free… or one of them breaks lose, somehow. I stared at the picture my pastor put on the screen yesterday morning, taking in the depth of the imagery. As illustration to his sermon “A Personal Invitation” based on Continue Reading
What If You Don’t Have Tomorrow?
Passage: Luke 15:10-24 Key Verses: “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.” Vs. 22-24 The Atlanta airport is a place of mixed feelings to me. It’s there that I hug my family when they land from Brazil, as Continue Reading
