Author Archives: LJones

The Uncommon Factor What set’s Christians apart?  If we are involved in the sanctification process, we will certainly be distinguishable by virtue of our behavior.  But even this isn’t all that unique, since many people in our culture strive to … Continue reading →

From yesterday: In contrast, the outcome of the Christian journey is certain, and everyone who lives for Christ can be assured of their final victory.  It is true, we can’t predict where the Lord will take us, or how He … Continue reading →

The word “journey” is most often used to describe a process full of unpredictable events.  This is why many Christians speak of their walk with the Lord as a journey.  Certainly, when we make our decision to follow Jesus, we can’t … Continue reading →

Our Common Journey  John Bunyan wrote “A Pilgrim’s Progress” while serving a prison term for preaching without a license.   The church governing body that had him arrested thought they were upholding a criteria that honored the tradition of the gospel. … Continue reading →

Ironically, the most eternally significant trait we share is the one we struggle most to admit to one another.  We don’t shrink from crying out to others when our homes have been blown away by a storm, or when we … Continue reading →

Our Common Condition                                      What makes a thing or a people common?  In some ways, the answer to this question is a matter of perspective.  A “commoner”, for instance, is someone who lacks social rank or nobility, and is unable to … Continue reading →

Enter Jesus, the “uncommonly common” baby born in Bethlehem.  He was common in that He was completely human and uncommon in that He was completely God.  I should add He was “uniquely” uncommon as no one before or since has … Continue reading →

Uncommonly Common What do we have in common with God?  What does it meant to be made in His image?  We haven’t seen God, except through His Son, so we don’t know if He has facial features like ours, speaks … Continue reading →

Jesus loves us in many ways and for many reasons, but ultimately He loves us for the same reason we love Him.  He loves us because of who we are.  We are His Father’s children, created in His image to love … Continue reading →

As we ponder our thoughts regarding Jesus’ love, we should also consider how that love guides us in those things we hope for others.  We must also recognize our world, in general, is not going to establish our priorities for … Continue reading →