This passage contains an answer to a question in the Apostle Paul’s day that is still a question for our congregations today.  … More Open to Considering the Christ

Often people act like heaven is this great and glorious destination for the faithful. In reality, God has ensured that there is so much more awaiting us after this life.  … More So Much More Than Heaven

One of my prayers is that American society would stop trying to overcome racism through social engineering and instead embrace God’s solution.  … More God’s Solution for Racism

The Gospel reading for this week is an illustration of a very practical reason for knowing Scripture.  … More A Practical Reason to Know Scripture

for at least two millennium. Maybe that helps explain why Jesus wasted no time giving His marching orders. … More From Disciples to Apostles

Who are we to be so blessed? I ask this both seriously and sincerely. Who are we to be so blessed?  … More Who Are We to Be So Blessed?

I have a plaque that simply states: “My Boss Trashed the Temple.” Maybe this one requires a little explanation. … More My Boss Trashed the Temple

The Apostle Paul’s teaching about loss and gain only makes sense through the eyes of faith. … More Positive Losses

I don’t think there is a more misnamed parable of Jesus than Luke 15:11-32. The so called “Parable of the Prodigal Son” should be the “Parable of the Forgiving Father.” … More The Misnamed Parable

Isolation makes it more difficult for Christians to overcome temptations. it also means we can better face temptation through Christian community.  … More Isolation and Temptation