by Dr Delron Shirley | Dec 28, 2016 | Meditations
Let’s take a new look at the parable of the unjust steward that we find recorded in Luke 16:1-13. And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him,...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Nov 28, 2016 | Meditations
In recent times, the parable of the sower has become almost exclusively associated with the principle of financial giving and receiving; however, I’d like to revisit that basic passage long enough to rethink some of its foundational truths. First of all, let’s notice...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Nov 1, 2016 | Meditations
We often say that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. We are reminded of taxes not only on April 15, but on every payday and every time we make a purchase. However, human mortality is one of those inevitable truths we wish to sweep under the...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Sep 28, 2016 | Meditations
I suggested earlier that the crucifixion ordeal actually began the prior night as Jesus agonized in the Garden of Gethsemane. Let’s take one further step backwards so that we can more fully comprehend what really transpired at the cross. I hate to commit to paper and...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Aug 31, 2016 | Meditations
As Jesus hung dying on Calvary’s cruel cross, He called out four agonizing words which have perplexed the world ever since. How easy it is to misunderstand these words is immediately apparent in that some thought that they heard Jesus call for Elias the prophet to...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Aug 1, 2016 | Meditations, Uncategorized
To really understand the resurrection, we need to fully comprehend the crucifixion that led up to it. The Apostle Paul was so adamant that we needed to fully understand what happened on Good Friday that he declared his intent to know nothing except Christ and Him...