Author Archives: Joe Bassett
Ships Passing in the Night Ain’t Biblical
“Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water.’” John 4:10 We have a saying in … Continue reading
Fences, Bridges and THE UNKNOWN GOD
“Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: ‘Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even … Continue reading
The Passion of the Christ and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 If we understand that Jesus was fully, completely human and fully, completely God, then it can sometimes be easy … Continue reading
Winning the Battle, Losing the War. Really?!
As I read twitter posts from Christians it becomes apparent that we “Christ-followers” have lost the ability to win graciously. I rarely write about current events. I don’t intentionally avoid being topical and, even though I usually start my posts … Continue reading
Love 41 – Where Receiving is Giving
“Blessed is he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the … Continue reading