During a flag football playoff game, I was installed as a linebacker on defense. My job was to make sure the quarterback or running back didn’t take off running with the ball. But then, the running back went out for the pass, and I neglected to defend him. It was an easy touchdown pass for Read More
Posts by Chips Ross
Our Security in Jesus
I don’t know about you, but life has been like a roller coaster recently. Situations keep changing, and with these come many decisions. At times, it’s exhausting. Jesus gives strength to endure, keep pressing forward. One of the challenges that many are facing is the issue of security or certainty. When so much is Read More
Is Sin A Big Deal?
With four children in my house, we have our share of loud noises. Sometimes, it’s laughter but there are screams. Not just screams of pain, but screams of anger, frustration. Most of the time, I find that the screams make a mountain out of a molehill. So, what about sin? Is it a mountain? A Read More
Jesus Deals Gently With You!
I am learning so much about Jesus, and it thrills me. I want to share this with others, because I see that Jesus is exactly who we need. Perhaps it’s like the opposite with doctors – sometimes you need a general practicioner, and sometimes an cardiologist and sometimes a chiropractor and sometimes a dentist. But Read More
From Slavery to … Slavery?
A slave who was freed voluntarily becomes a slave again. Does that make sense to you? I’m having a hard time envisioning that happening in the slaveries of today. Because once you’ve escaped and been rescued from slavery, you don’t want to return. Unless … Pay attention to the words freedom and serve in this Read More
Jesus Sympathizes With Your Weakness
Have you ever experienced severe pain? Maybe it was physical; maybe it was more emotional? Pain is not just a nuisance or annoyance; it is limiting and exhausting. But, we focus our eyes on Jesus, as He knows your pain and gives you strength to endure it. Today, I want to share encouragement for pain, Read More
From Slavery to a Child of God
When my daughters were little, they loved watching Cinderella. We had other options for them to watch, but the story was captivating to them. Truth be told, it’s captivating to adults too. Unique to America is a love for rags to riches stories. But Cinderella isn’t the first of these stories. Nor the greatest. The Read More
Come to Jesus
Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus speaks to the crowd: 28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 “For My Read More
What Is Repentance?
For my Bible reading, I am in the letter to the Galatian churches. Chapter 1 ends with the churches glorifying God repeatedly. Why? because of one person. Who is this one person? We might guess Jesus, but we would be wrong. I want to answer that question about who to help us understand repentance. That’s Read More
Take Time To Be Holy
Take Time To Be Holy. Speak often with your Lord. Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word. Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like Him you will be. Your friends in your conduct His likeness will see. Take time to be Holy. Let Jesus be your guide. Read More