by Jesse Richardson | May 30, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
When Jesus touched or was purposefully touched, there was a lot happening. He was showing his solidarity with outcasts. He was identifying with them. Of that, there is no doubt. When you see people purposefully touching, you know they are at least good friends. But if...
by Jesse Richardson | May 22, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
It’s the fall semester of the new year at the local Bible college. Tim and Ted are brand-new, computer-selected, freshman roommates in the guys’ dorm. Tim became a Calvinist about six months ago. He reads Reformed books, listens to Reformed podcasts,...
by Jesse Richardson | May 21, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
““All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he...
by Jesse Richardson | May 10, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All...
by Jesse Richardson | May 8, 2012 | Blog, Jesse Richardson
Psalm 22 contains some of the most heart-wrenching cries to God recorded in all of the Psalms. God himself is on trial and David asks, “Will God remain faithful?” This is the song of a believer who experiences great suffering and wonders where God is. It is a psalm...
